Nichols v. Republic Iron & Steel Co.

FOSTER, Circuit Judge.

Appellant, Ralph Nichols, brought this suit in a state court against Republic Iron & Steel Company; Republic Steel Corporation; J. D. Hankins; and E. V. Cook, to recover damages for personal injuries, alleging the defendants wrongfully shot him with a firearm, severely and seriously injuring him. Thereafter the suit was dismissed against Hankins and Cook, whereupon the other defendants removed it to the federal court. Later, plaintiff also dismissed the suit as to Republic Iron & Steel Company. The case was tried to a jury and resulted in a verdict for defendant.

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