Central Railroad v. Freeman

Speer, Justice.

James S. Freeman sued the Central Railroad and Banking Company for damages, caused by the crushing of his hand between the cars of the defendant, while engaged as an employé, in attempting to couple cars on the road ■of defendant.

When the plaintiff below had closed his testimony, defendant and counsel moved a non-suit, which was overruled by the court. Testimony was then offered by the defendant, and on argument had and charge by the court, the jury found a verdict for plaintiff, whereupon defendant excepted, and assigns as a ground of error, that the court below erred in not…