Missouri Pacific Railroad Co. v. Harville

Appellee sued appellant for personal injuries sustained by him while in its employ, and recovered a verdict and judgment for $7,500. The case was brought under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act, and no question is raised as to its applicability.

The principal assignment of error relied on for a reversal is that the evidence is insufficient to support the verdict and judgment, and that the court should have directed a verdict in appellant’s favor at its request.

In determining this question, we must view the evidence in the light most favorable to appellee, and, if there is any substantial…