Pierce v. New York R. Co.

257 S.W.2d 84 (1953)

PIERCE

v.

NEW YORK CENT. R. CO.

No. 43312.

Supreme Court of Missouri, Division No. 1.

April 13, 1953.

Wilton D. Chapman, St. Louis, for defendant-appellant.

Miller & Landau, St. Louis, for respondent.

DALTON, Judge.

Action for damages under the Federal Employers' Liability Act, 45 U.S.C.A. § 51 et seq. for personal injuries sustained. Verdict and judgment were for plaintiff in the sum of $35,000. Defendant has appealed.

Defendant is a common carrier of freight and passengers for hire by railroad in interstate commerce. Plaintiff was employed as a trucker at defendant's freight depot…