Harris v. Missouri Pacific Railroad

This cause, for personal injury, was brought under the Federal Employers' Liability Act. [45 U.S.C.A., Secs. 51-59.] The jury returned a verdict in favor of plaintiff for $40,000. On hearing of motion for new trial, a remittitur of $25,000 was made, judgment for $15,000 entered, motion overruled and defendant appealed.

[1] The cause was filed in Stone County, but the venue was changed to Christian County. We first dispose of a motion to dismiss the appeal. There are several grounds alleged in the motion, but, in effect, they all go to the contention that the bill of exceptions was not filed.…