Rouillier v. Illinois Central Gulf Railroad

EDWIN F. HUNTER, Jr., District Judge:

Plaintiff and intervenor appeal from the trial court’s refusal to enter judgment in their favor notwithstanding the jury’s verdict which exonerated Illinois Central Gulf Railroad from liability. They also appeal the denial of their alternative motion for a new trial. The railroad appeals from the dismissal with prejudice of its third party complaint for contractual indemnity. We affirm the judgment of the district court in all respects.

Course of Proceedings and Disposition Below

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