Everingham v. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad

Plaintiff is the owner of an elevator in the town of Et. Madison. A spur track from defendant’s railroad leads to this elevator over defendant’s own land. Cars for plaintiff’s use were to be set out on this spur track, and, when loaded, shipped to the various consignees. He claims that he had very poor switching service, and that he complained thereof to defendant’s general agent at Keokuk. William Tordt -was defendant’s switchman at Et. Madison, having control of the cars which should be switched for use at plaintiff’s elevator. Plaintiff claims that on August 15, 1908, he was delayed in…