Peterson v. Union Pacific R. Co.

This is an action by plaintiff as administratrix of the estate of John F. Peterson brought under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (45 USCA §§ 51-59) to recover damages for the death of John F. Peterson who was killed February 18, 1925, while employed by defendant on its interstate railroad. From a verdict and judgment in favor of plaintiff, defendant appeals. The deceased, John F. Peterson, was employed by the defendant as a section laborer on its tracks in Weber county. He had worked for defendant in this capacity for several years. At the point where the accident occurred, there is a…