Santa Fe, Prescott, & Phœnix Railway Co. v. Hurley

The suit was commenced to recover damages for personal injuries. It is alleged, in substance, that the appellee was employed by appellant as a “brace” or “spud” holder about a certain pile-driver, at the time being used in the construction of appellant’s railroad, and that, while so employed, his hand and a portion of his arm were cut off through the negligence of appellant. The appellee recovered a judgment for thirteen thousand dollars damages against the corporation, and it appeals. There are numerous errors assigned, one of which we will now consider. The following portion of the…