Porter v. Missouri Pacific Railroad

Plaintiff, a machinist’s helper in defendant’s shops in Sedalia, was, on November 16, 1923, injured by a heavy piston-rod falling upon and crushing his foot. He brought this suit for damages and recovered judgment in the sum of $1000, from which defendant has appealed.

The original petition designated the defendant as the “Missouri Pacific Ry. Co.,” and,- following the name thus given, the clerk issued summons directed to the Sheriff of Pettis county, in which Sedalia is located, commanding him to summon the “Missouri Pacific Railway/ Company” and the same was duly served on the defendant…