Southern Ry. Co. v. Brown

The suit was for compensation as a widow of the employee, and there was judgment for the petitioner. The pleading consisted merely of the petition and answer.

The defendant insists there is no legal evidence authorizing the conclusion of the trial court that the deceased husband, when shot, was (1) acting within the line and scope of his employment; (2) or, if so, that the work he was performing at the time and place broug'ht him and petitioner within the influence of the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (45 USCA §§ 51-59).

Deceased was, for some time prior to and at his death,, employed by…