Woodworth v. Iowa Central Railway Co.
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Harclin District Court. — Hon. C. E. Albrook, Judge. Action for damages for personal injuries to plaintiff resulting in the loss of both legs. At the time of the accident, the plaintiff was an employee of the defendant, engaged in the performance of his duties as switchman. There was a verdict and judgment for plaintiff. Defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtEvans, J.
The accident in question occurred on April 11, 1910, in the railroad yards of the defendant at Oskaloosa. The defendant’s switching crew consisted of two helpers and a foreman, besides the engineer and fireman. The plaintiff was one of the helpers, and was engaged in the line of his duty at the time of the accident. He was riding on the front footboard of the switching engine and was thrown off, as alleged, by the lurching of the' engine, and was thrown in such a way that the wheels of the engine passed over his legs. The charge of negligence against the operating railway company is based…
2Cases cited24 opinions
- Martin v. Des Moines Edison Light Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1906
- Brownfield v. Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1899
- Hipwell v. the National Surety Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1905
- Ford v. City of Des MoinesSupreme Court of Iowa · 1898
- Fry v. Dubuque & Southwestern Railway Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1877
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- Bell v. BrownSupreme Court of Iowa · 1931
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