Probus v. Illinois Central Railroad

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Sampson

Reversing.

Cisero Probus, a man of mature years,, wbo bad performed duty as a trackman on a railroad, was engaged in November, 1916, by appellee, Illinois Central Railroad Company, as one of a crew of men to handle steel which was being loaded and unloaded upon and along its main tracks in Hardin county. While thus engaged Probus received an injury .to his foot and ankle which disabled him for several months and caused him much pain and suffering. He instituted an action against the appellee company, in the Hardin circuit court, to recover damages for his…