Missouri Pac. R.R. Co., Thompson v. Zolliecoffer

Griffin Smith, Chief Justice.

Missouri Pacific has appealed from a judgment in favor of E. J. Zolliecoffer for $15,000. Suit was brought under authority of Federal Employers ’ Liability Act.

Appellant insists (a) that there should have been a directed verdict for the defendant; (b) that George Henry’s testimony was erroneously admitted; (c) that the 1936 complaint filed in Zolliecoffer’s behalf in a personal injury suit should have been admitted — inasmuch as he then procured judgment for $8,000 to compensate a leg injury; — and, (d) $15,000 is excessive because the jury did not diminish…