Pullman Palace Car Co. v. Connell

It is contended by appellant that the verdict is not supported by the evidence, because, first, the evidence discloses, it is claimed, that the injury resulted from an assumed hazard; and, second, it shows, it is claimed, that appellee was guilty of contributory negligence.

As to the contention that the injury to appellee resulted from an assumed risk, the brief of counsel for appellant is deserving of commendation for the exceedingly frank and candid manner in which it presents the evidence for the consideration of -the court. A judicial statement of the substance of the evidence could not be…