Block v. Swift & Co.

Appellant brought this suit to recover for injuries sustained while in the service of appellee, which it was charged were due to its negligence. On the trial in the circuit court, at the close of the evidence for appellant, the court directed a verdict for appellee, which was returned, and judgment entered accordingly. That judgment has been affirmed by the Appellate Court.

It is contended that the evidence for the plaintiff was of such character as to require its submission to the consideration of the jury. The evidence consisted of the testimony of the plaintiff and one other witness who was…