Scott v. Eastern Railway Co. of Minnesota
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Ramsey county to recover $30,000 for personal injuries. The case was tried before O. B. Rewis, J., who directed a verdict in favor of defendant upon the conclusion of plaintiff’s evidence. From an order denying a motion for a new trial, plaintiff appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtCollins, J.
Plaintiff, at the time he received his injuries — May 22, 1902 — was in the employ of defendant company as a freight conductor. He had held this position for about one year, and for about three years prior thereto had worked for defendant as a brakeman. At the time of the accident he had charge of a work train at Hughson station, some twenty-five miles west of the West Superior terminal. With his crew he made his headquarters at the terminal; running out to Hughson with the locomotive and a caboose car in the morning, and returning to the yard at night. On May 20 he discovered that the steps…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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- Illinois Central Railroad v. JewellIllinois Supreme Court · 1867
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