Lowden v. Bowen

This action was brought by plaintiff, Carvin T. Bowen, against defendants Frank O. Lowden and Joseph B. Fleming, Trustees of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company, under the provisions of the Federal Employers’ Liability Act, to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by plaintiff while employed as a section hand by defendants. At the close of all the evidence defendants moved for a directed verdict, which motion was denied, and the cause submitted to a jury. Verdict and judgment was for plaintiff. Defendants appeal.

The facts are undisputed. From the evidence it appears…