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BUTLER v. UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY

493 P.2d 730 (1972)

James A. BUTLER, Appellant, v. UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, a Corporation, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Oregon.

Decided February 9, 1972.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Glenn H. Prohaska, Portland, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the brief were Monte Bricker and Reiter, Day, Wall & Bricker, Portland.

Walter J. Cosgrave, Portland, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Randall B. Kester and Maguire, Kester & Cosgrave, Portland.

Before O'CONNELL, C.J., and McALLISTER, DENECKE, HOLMAN, TONGUE and HOWELL, JJ.

O'CONNELL, Chief Justice.

This is an action brought under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (45 U.S.C. § 51 et seq.) by an employee of defendant for personal injuries suffered in the course of the employment. The jury returned a verdict in favor of plaintiff in the amount of $15,000, and judgment was entered on the verdict. Plaintiff filed a motion for additur or in the alternative a new trial, both of which were denied by the trial court. Plaintiff appeals...

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