Ducoulombier v. Thompson

This is an action for damages for personal injuries caused by a switching movement of defendant's cars. Plaintiff was injured while between two cars, sweeping up loose wheat for his own use near the ends of the ties of defendant's switch track. He had a verdict for $10,000. Defendant has appealed from the judgment.

[1] This case was previously tried and plaintiff obtained judgment for $7500, which was reversed and remanded by the Springfield Court of Appeals. [Ducoulombier v. Baldwin, 101 S.W.2d 96.] Reference is made to that opinion for the pleadings and for the evidence in the case before…