Neville v. Chicago & Northwestern Railway Co.
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Jones District Court. — Hon. J. H. Preston, Judge. Action to recover for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained by plaintiff in consequence of negligence and wrongful acts on the part of defendant. There was a trial by jury, and a verdict and judgment for plaintiff. The defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtRobinson, J.
On the first day of February, 1888, plaintiff was an employe of ' defendant; and, in the discharge of his duties, was required to assist in switching cars in the town of Strawberry Hill. On the day named a locomotive engine of defendant, in charge of an engineer and fireman, was run onto a sidetrack of defendant in Strawberry Hill, for the purpose of removing a coal-car therefrom, and placing it on another sidetrack, known as the “Wood track.” The front end of the engine was coupled to the car by means of the pilot-bar, and was then run backwards, drawing the car, until the latter was clear…
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