Russell v. Pere Marquette Railway Co.

Plaintiff was employed by defendant as a coal passer on its car ferry No. 18, plying between Ludington, Michigan, and Manitowoc and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. While on duty on May 26, 1923, he fell and suffered serious injury. He brought this suit under the Federal employers' liability act, made applicable to seamen by the Jones act, section 33 of the act of June 5, 1920, chap. 250, 41 U.S. Stat. p. 1007 (U.S.C.A. tit. 46, § 688), and had verdict and judgment. Defendant brings error.

On the main or car deck are four tracks, used to carry freight cars. The boat when loaded has four strings of cars…