Hilton v. Terminal Railroad Assn.

This is an action for damages resulting from personal injuries sustained by respondent when he was struck by the railroad's gasoline motorcar, similar to a handcar, while crossing a track in the switchyards at the Cupples Station properties in St. Louis. Judgment for $9000 was rendered against the railroad. The respondent worked at the Cupples building at Eighth and Poplar Streets and about the other buildings which surround the switchyards. Along Spruce Street are a number of commercial buildings and warehouses which abut the yards. The respondent was employed by the Union Electric Light…