Kearns v. Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul R'y Co.

Beoic, Cii. J.

I. The plaintiff, while in the employment of defendant, and in the discharge of his duty as á brakeman upon a freight train, was required to assist in moving certain cars at a way station. The cars to be moved were on a side track passing along the platform of the station-house, which was situated between the main track and this side track. It was necessary for plaintiff to accompany the engine to the cai’S intended to be moved. He rode upon one of the cars past the platform, and was required to descend by the ladder for the purpose of uncoupling the cars, or some of them, and,…