Floyd v. Thompson

Action for $10,000 by plaintiff, an infant, for the wrongful death of his father, Durace A. Floyd. The cause was submitted on the theory of liability for an alleged violation of the Federal Safety Appliance Act, 45 U.S.C.A. sec. 1 et seq., in failing to equip a coal car with an efficient hand brake. 45 U.S.C.A. sec. 11. Verdict and judgment were for defendant; and plaintiff has appealed, herein contending the trial court erred in submitting issues of contributory negligence to the jury.

Plaintiff's decedent. Durace A. Floyd, and Ivena N. Floyd were partners doing business as Floyd Brothers,…