Illinois Central Railroad v. Sanderson

Opinion of the Court by

William Rogers Clay, Commissioner

Eeversing.

This is a personal injury action, in which plaintiff, C. J. Sanderson, recovered of the defendant, Illinois^ Central Eailroad Company, a verdict and judgment for $1,000.00. The railroad company appeals.

The facts are as follows: The accident occurred at defendant’s passenger depot in Mayfield. The white waiting-room is about thirty feet wide and forty feet long. The greater portion of the space on the east and west sides of the waiting-room is taken up with large windows. There is also a sash door on each side. The men’s toilet…