Pollard v. Oregon Short Line R.R. Co.

delivered tbe opinion of tbe court.

Tbe defendant, tbe Oregon Short Line Eailroad Company, a corporation, has appealed from a judgment against it and in favor of tbe plaintiff, William Pollard, in a personal injury action.

Tbe complaint originally contained two counts; tbe first based on primary negligence; tbe second grounded on the last clear chance doctrine. Tbe defendant interposed a general demurrer to each count, and, on tbe overruling thereof, answered, joining issue .as to tbe allegations of tbe complaint, and pleading contributory negligence as a special defense. Plaintiff replied, and…