Roe v. Port Terminal R. R. Assn

J. CURTISS BROWN, Chief Justice.

This is a suit arising under the Federal Employer’s Liability Act (FELA) brought for injuries allegedly caused by a violation of the Safety Appliance Acts (SAA). The controlling question is whether a grab iron which has as little as one-half inch movement or “play” should be regarded as insecure within the meaning of Sections Four and Eleven of the SAA and hence violative of such provisions as a matter of law, or whether a fact issue is presented.

J. C. Roe (“Roe” or “Appellant”), employed as a switchman by Port Terminal Railroad Association (“PTRA” or…