Wible v. Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway Co.
Supreme Court of Iowa
.Appeal from Linn District Court. — HoN. William G. Thompson, Judge. Action for damages. Judgment for tbe plaintiff, and ithe defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtLadd, J.
Tbe only question raised on tbis appeal is tbe sufficiency of tbe evidence to- sustain the verdict. Tbe *558accident occurred at Ellsworth, Minn., a division .station of the defendant, where its road branches to Sioux Falls, S. D., and to Watertown, of the same state. A round house with five stalls was located there, and a master mechanic had supervision of the repairs. An engine with what is called a “stub, pilot” in front and a tank with the same kind of a pilot behind, was used for switching, and required the services of a day and a night crew, each composed of five men. The engine was also…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Stomne v. Hanford Produce Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1899
- Young v. Boston & Maine RailroadSupreme Court of New Hampshire · 1898
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