Coke v. Michigan Central Railroad

This action was brought by the plaintiff against the defendant to recover damages for injuries received on January 22, 1909, while in the employ of the defendant as a freight and yard brakeman.

*261On the night of the accident, while in the yards at Grayling, Mich., the plaintiff was ordered to couple onto about 30 cars standing off the main line of the defendant company, and proceed with them to Bay City. However, as a passenger train was about due, the plaintiff received orders to proceed to the depot, and there received orders to back into the clear of what was known as “engine lead,” in order…