Thomas v. Atlantic Coast Line R. Co.

Brairseord, Jr., Acting Associate Justice.

In this action for damages for personal injury, brought by plaintiff under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act, 45 U. S. C. A. § 51 et seq., defendant’s motions for nonsuit and for directed verdict were overruled and the jury found a verdict in favor of plaintiff for $12,500.00. Thereupon the defendant moved for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and, in the alternative, for a new trial. Both motions were overruled by formal order and this appeal was taken.

The motions for nonsuit and for directed verdict were upon the grounds:

“First: That there is…