MAGILL, Circuit Judge.
Brent Van Boening brought suit under the negligence section of the Federal Employers' Liability Act, 45 U.S.C. § 51, against his employer, the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company (the Railroad), to recover damages for personal injuries caused by the Railroad's negligence. After a general jury verdict for the Railroad of no liability, Van Boening appealed, alleging three grounds for reversal: (1) the trial court refused to direct...
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