St. Louis S. F. R. Co. v. Oldham

This action was brought by Josh Oldham under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act to recover damages for personal injuries due to negligence of fellow servants. After the case was at issue, and before it was tried, Oldham died from a cause independent of the alleged injury, and the case was revived by Annie Oldham, administra-trix. No new or amended pleading was filed by the administratrix, but the case proceeded to trial upon the original petition, answer, and' reply filed prior to the death of Oldham. From a judgment for the plaintiff, the defendant appeals.

Defendant’s sole contention is…