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

Action for personal injuries bottomed upon the alleged violation of the Federal Safety Appliance Act. The issues, however, for our determination have been much simplified by admission made by learned counsel for appellant. Plaintiff was the head brakeman on his train, and his position (when the train was moving) was upon the engine. He ivas required to inspect, at each stop, the running gear (under the cars), for hot boxes, trouble in the brake rigging and such things about the under-equipment of the car. The rear brakeman had a like duty, and it appears that they would leave their respective…