Williams v. C. & W. C. Ry. Co.

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Justice Fraser.

The statement in the case reads:

“This action is brought to recover $25,000 damages on account of the alleged failure of defendant to provide proper and safe appliances at the water tank in Varnville, and in the alleged failure to keep same in a safe and suitable condition; it being alleged that plaintiff was a fireman for defendant on an interstate train when he undertook to take water at Varnville on March 15, 1920, in line with his duties ánd the rope which it was necessary for him to pull either broke or tore loose from its…