Atlantic Coast Line Railroad v. Cameron

JOHNSON, Judge.

This is an appeal from a final judgment rendered upon a jury verdict in favor of the appellee herein.

This action was brought under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act, under which Act Congress has, in effect, to say the least, broadened the scope of liability of the Railroad while at the same time narrowing the requisite proof of negligence to sustain recovery by an employee of the Railroad.

The facts are, appellee Cameron was an employee of appellant and was performing his duties as a trainman at the time of his accident which constitutes the basis for this action. Appellant…