Couch v. Southern Railway Co.

This is an appeal from an order granting a new trial in an action brought by Viola Couch, as administratrix of the estate of Charles G-. Couch, deceased, against the Southern Railway Company, to recover damages under the Federal Employers ’ Liability Act, by reason of the death of said decedent while employed by defendant as a switchman; it being plaintiff’s claim that such death was occasioned by the negligence of defendant. The cause was tried by a jury who found defendant not guilty. Plaintiff moved for a new trial, which was granted, and defendant has appealed from such order.

Defendant…