Kenyon v. Illinois Central Railroad
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Buchunam, District Court. — Chas. W. Mullan, . Judge. Action to recover damages for personal injuries resulting in death, brought under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act. Verdict and judgment for the plaintiff in the court below. Defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtGaynor, J.
This case has been three times triesd to a jury. On the first trial, the court directed a verdict for the defendant at the close of plaintiff’s testimony, on the ground that the plaintiff had produced no evidence upon which the jury could properly find the defendant chargeable with negligence. An appeal was taken to this court, and an opinion filed, reversing the action of the trial court. Justice Weaver, speaking for the court, said:
“We are of the opinion, however, that the evidence, if believed by the jury, was sufficient to sustain a finding that the penstock was in a defective condition,…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Mt. Zion Baptist Church v. WhitmoreSupreme Court of Iowa · 1891
- Johnson v. City of AmesSupreme Court of Iowa · 1917
- Kenyon v. Illinois Central RailroadSupreme Court of Iowa · 1916
3Cited by7 opinions
- Lawson v. FordyceSupreme Court of Iowa · 1945
- Anthon State Bank v. BernardSupreme Court of Iowa · 1924
- McKlveen v. TownleySupreme Court of Iowa · 1942
- Degner v. AndersonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1931
- Kempe v. Illinois Central RailroadSupreme Court of Iowa · 1930
2 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.