Evans v. Union Depot Co.

This appeal is from a judgment of the Common Pleas Court of Franklin County granted on a motion for a directed verdict at the close of the plaintiff’s case. The petition states two causes of action. The first is based on Section 51 et seq., Title 45, U. S. Code (Federal Employers’ Liability Act), and the second on Section 1 et seq., Title 45, U. S. Code (Federal Safety Appliance Act). The assignments of error and argument are limited to the first cause of action. In his brief, appellant states that he reserves exceptions on the second cause of action. Under the statutes and rules of this…