United States Cast Iron Pipe & Foundry Co. v. Williams

This is an action for damages for injuries to ,his fingers brought by T. L. Williams against the United States Cast Iron Pipe & Foundry Company, a corporation, alleged to have been caused by the negligent loading of pipes on a ear by the defendant, which plaintiff as an employee of the Birmingham Belt Railroad Company had. to handle. The defendant pleaded general issue, with special leave to introduce in evidence any matter relevant as a special defense. There was a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, and from a judgment thereon by the court this appeal is prosecuted by the defendant.

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