Behemoth Coal Co. v. Helton

Opinion of the Court by

Clay, Commissioner

Affirming.

Appellee suffered personal injuries when a coal truck being operated by him on a loading ramp ran off the side and turned over. A jury returned a verdict for $3,400 in his favor. On this appeal appellant’s principal contention is that it was entitled to a directed verdict on two grounds: (1) appellee failed to prove negligence, and (2) he was guilty of contributory negligence as a matter of law.

The ramp involved had been recently constructed by appellant and was used by trucks for the purpose of delivering coal to railroad cars on a spur…