Yocum v. Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Co.

HILTON, Justice.

Action to recover damages for personal injuries sustained in a railway accident. Plaintiff had a verdict for a very substantial amount. The trial court set it aside and ordered judgment in favor of defendant. From the judgment entered pursuant to that order this appeal is taken.

Plaintiff was 50 years of age and had been in the employ of defendant 183/2 years, during the last 15 years of which he was signal gang foreman. The complaint declared under the federal employers liability act and was based upon the negligence of defendant. The answer denied such negligence, alleged…