Kansas City Southern Ry. v. Nectaux

FOSTER, Circuit Judge.

Appellee brought suit under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (45 USCA §§ 51-59; Comp. St. §'§ 8657-8665) to recover damages for personal injuries resulting from a collision alleged in general terms to have been caused by the failure of appellant, his employer, to furnish him with a safe pls\ee to work. At the close of the evidence both parties moved for a directed verdict. The motion of appellant was denied, and that of appellee was granted, to the extent of fixing liability, and it was left to the jury to find the amount of damages. A verdict for $50,000 was…