Legal Opinion

Carl R. Stillman v. Norfolk & Western Railway Company, a Corporation

Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Decided February 17, 1987No. 86-1105PublishedCited by 59 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

ERVIN, Circuit Judge:

Plaintiff Carl Stillman appeals from the district court’s denial of his motions for judgment n.o.v. or a new trial following a jury verdict in favor of the Norfolk & Western Railway Company (the “Railroad”) in this action brought under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act, 45 U.S.C. § 51 et seq. (1982), (the “FELA”). Stillman contends that the district court committed numerous errors that entitle him to judgment n.o.v. or, at the least, a new trial. Because we find no error in the proceedings below, we affirm the judgment of the district court.

Stillman was employed by the…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. Sweeney v. ErvingSupreme Court of the United States · 1913
  2. Eichel v. New York Central RailroadSupreme Court of the United States · 1963
  3. Jesionowski v. Boston & Maine RailroadSupreme Court of the United States · 1947
  4. Burns Miley, Jr. v. Delta Marine Drilling CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1973
  5. R. P. Dugas v. The Kansas City Southern Railway LinesCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1973

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