Porter v. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad

Action by plaintiff, William S. Porter, against respondent railroad, T. A. Briscoe and J. P. Murphy to recover damage for personal injuries. The verdict of the jury was in favor of defendants Briscoe and Murphy, and against defendant railroad in the sum of $10,000. In due time defendant railroad filed two motions, one for a new trial, the other in arrest of judgment. The trial court by order entered of record sustained both motions. Plaintiff appealed from the order and judgment of the court sustaining defendant’s motion for new trial.

After the appeal was granted, plaintiff, William S.…