Peacock v. JL Brandeis & Sons

This is an action for damages by John B. Peacock, plaintiff and appellee, against J. L. Brandéis & Sons, a corporation, defendant and appellant. The action is. predicated upon a charge of negligence of an employee of defendant but attributable to it.

The case was tried to a jury and a verdict was returned in favor of.the plaintiff for $17,500. Judgment was entered on the verdict. A motion for new trial wás filed and in due course overruled. From the judgment and the order overruling the motion for new trial the defendant has appealed.

The substantial facts upon which the action is based are…