Hilton v. Thompson

ASCHEMEYEB, C.

This is an action under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (45 U. S. C. A. Sec. 51, et seq.) to recover damages for personal injuries. Plaintiff recovered a judgment for $37,000.00 and defendant has taken this appeal.

Since it js conceded that the evidence was sufficient to make a submissible case on appellant’s liability, there is no reason to state the evidence in detail. Bespondent was employed by appellant as a member of a bridge and building crew. He was injured at 10 A. .M. on April 24, 1946, while assisting in the. repair of a bridge on appellant’s Springfield braneh…