Moore v. Chesapeake & O. Ry. Co.

MOORE, District Judge:

Appellant brought this action under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act, 45 U.S. C.A. § 51 et seq. in the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, alleging that the death of her decedent, Louis A. Moore, Jr., -was caused by negligence of appellee’s agents and seeking to recover damages therefor. At the close of the evidence appellee moved the Court to direct a verdict in its favor. The Court reserved decision on the motion and submitted the case to the jury, which returned a verdict for appellant in the amount of 534,000.00. Upon motion then made by appellee…