Jones v. Thompson

Plaintiff obtained a judgment in the circuit court of the City of St. Louis against the defendant, Missouri Pacific Railroad Company, in the sum of $18,521, as damages for personal injuries sustained on April 8, 1943. Defendant duly appealed.

Two points were briefed by appellant: First, that the judgment should be reversed because the evidence did not establish any legal liability; second, that the verdict of the jury was grossly excessive.

We will first dispose of the question of legal liability. We think it well to state defendant's position so the point may be kept in mind when considering…