Bills v. Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad

WADE, Justice.

This is an appeal by Parley D. Bills from a jury verdict and judgment thereon of no cause of action. Appellant commenced this action for injuries sustained in a fall caused by the severe jerking of the caboose during the course of his employment by The Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company, respondent herein. The action is governed by the Federal Employers’ Liability Act, 45 U.S.C.A. § 51 et seq., which establishes liability if the injury to the employee is caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the employer and provides that the defense of contributory…