Waterman Lumber & Supply Co. v. Phelps

This suit was originally brought by appellee against the appellant and Dock Iverson to recover damages for personal injuries to appellee’s wife, alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the defendants. In his second amended petition, upon which the case was tried, plaintiff dismissed as to Iverson and only asked recovery against the appellant. This petition alleges, in substance: That defendant corporation is engaged in the manufacture of lumber, and in connection with the said manufacturing business owns and operates a railroad extending from the town of Grigsby, in Shelby county,…