Atlantic Coast Line Railroad v. Davis

Richards, an employee of the Railroad Company, suffered personal injuries that resulted in his death. Davis, the administrator of his estate, brought this action, against the Railroad Company in a common, pleas court of South Carolina. The declaration alleged that the injury was caused by the negligence of the Railroad Company in failing to provide Richards a safe place in which to work. At the conclusion of the evidence the Railroad Company moved for a directed verdict. This was denied. The jury found for the administrator; and the judgment entered on the verdict was affirmed by the Supreme…