Richards v. Gemco

Plaintiff, while employed by defendant Southern Pacific, sustained injuries on property owned by defendant General Motors and serviced by Southern Pacific. Damages were demanded from Southern Pacific under the provisions of the Federal Employers Liability Act, and from General Motors for negligent maintenance of its premises. The instant appeal is presented on a settled statement (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 7 (b) * ). Therefrom it appears that plaintiff, following an adverse jury verdict, unsuccessfully sought a new trial on several stated grounds. One such ground was the asserted misconduct…