Foster v. Union Starch & Refining Co.

Melvin C. Foster, the plaintiff, was injured while working for the defendant, Términal Railroad Association of St. Louis, switching cars within the premises of the defendant, Union Starch & Refining Co. The jury returned a verdict against said Starch Co. in the amount of $15,000 and found the Railroad Association not guilty. The trial court then entered judgment on the verdict as to the Eailroad Association, but, on motion of the defendant, Starch Co., entered judgment nptwithstanding the 'verdict in its favor, or, in the alternative, granted a new trial to this defendant.

The plaintiff is now…