Campbell v. Pittsburgh & West Virginia R. Co.

GOURLEY, Chief Judge.

This is a claim for money damages which arose out of an accident in which the plaintiff employee was involved on December 14, 1951. The action was premised on two separate causes of action: One under the Safety Appliance Act and the other under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act, either of which if established by the weight or preponderance of the credible evidence would entitle the employee to recover. 15 U.S.C.A. § 1 et seq.; 45 U.S.C.A. § 51 et seq.

The proceeding was tried by a jury. By special interrogatories the jury determined that the defendant violated the…