Chambers v. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad

Plaintiff’s action is for damages for personal injuries received by him while in the employ of defendant. The jury returned a verdict for $5,000 in plaintiff’s favor. Defendant appeals.

This case comes under the federal employers’ liability act, and the liability imposed thereunder is for negligence. 45 U. S. C. A. secs. 51 et seq. The rights and obligations of the parties under the act depend upon it, and such liability is governed by pertinent opinions of the federal courts, which are binding on state courts. 45 U. S. C. A. sec. 51. Contributory negligence will not defeat a recovery, but…