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Hartman v. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad

Missouri Court of Appeals

Decided December 6, 1915PublishedCited by 6 opinions

Appeal from Linn Circuit Court. — Hon. Fred Lamb, Judge.

1Opinion of the Court

JOHNSON, J. —

On April 18, 1910, plaintiff, who had been employed by defendant as a locomotive fireman and engineer for ten years or more, accidentally fell from an engine on which he was serving as fireman, and which was drawing a train employed in interstate commerce, and sustained personal injuries, the nature and extent of which are a subject of serious dispute between the parties. Plaintiff contends that the injuries totally and permanently disabled him, while defendant insists that they were slight and temporary. The court sitting as a jury resolved this issue in favor of plaintiff and…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. Second Employers'liability CasesSupreme Court of the United States · 1912
  2. Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Co. v. WulfSupreme Court of the United States · 1913
  3. Mathews v. Modern Woodmen of AmericaSupreme Court of Missouri · 1911
  4. McMahon v. Supreme Tent Knights of the Maccabees of the WorldSupreme Court of Missouri · 1899
  5. Beck v. Pennsylvania RailroadSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1899

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3Cited by6 opinions

  1. Herbert & Brooner Construction Co. v. GoldenMissouri Court of Appeals · 1973
  2. John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. v. DawsonMissouri Court of Appeals · 1955
  3. Ireland v. ShukertMissouri Court of Appeals · 1943
  4. Guillod v. Kansas City Power & Light Co.Missouri Court of Appeals · 1929
  5. Ising v. Barnes HospitalMissouri Court of Appeals · 1984

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