Chicago & Alton Railway Co. v. Landroth

This is an action on the case by appellee against appellant to recover damages for personal injuries alleged to have resulted through the negligence of appellant. There was a verdict and judgment against appellant in the court below for $2,500.

The uncontroverted facts in the case, briefly stated, are substantially as follows: Appellee at the time of his injury was twenty-nine years of age and had been in the employ of appellant about fourteen months as an engine wiper at its round-house in Eoodhouse. Appellee was also required, in the regular line of his duties, to assist in getting engines…