Evansville, Rockport & Eastern Railway Co. v. Harrington

Bicknell, C. C.

The appellee brought this suit against the appellant, claiming damages for injuries sustained in being shaken from the rear platform of one of the appellant’s cars, through the negligence of appellant’s servants, in starting the car while the appellee was getting off, at Booneville, his place of destination.

The complaint contained the averment that the plaintiff was without fault.

The defendant answered by a general denial; the issue was tried by a jury, who found for the plaintiff $150.

The defendant moved for a new trial, alleging that the verdict was not sustained by…