New York Central Railroad v. Verpleatse

The appellee, a section-hand employed by the appellant, brought this action under the Federal Employers Liability Act against the appellant and the appellee Cecil Graham, a fellow employee who was the engineer operating the involved engine.

The jury returned a general verdict as follows:

“We, the Jury, find for the plaintiff and against the defendant, New York Central Railroad Company, and assess plaintiff’s damages at $25,000.00; and we find for the defendant, Cecil Graham.”

Interrogatories were submitted and answered by the jury as follows:

“Interrogatory No. 1: Did the accident happen about 10…