Saar v. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Co.

Citations

• 97 Kan. 441
• 155 P. 954
• 1916 Kan. LEXIS 319

Syllabus

<p>SYLLABUS BY THE COURT.</p> <p>1. Damages — Evidence Sufficient against Demurrer. The evidence has been examined and found to be sufficient against a demurrer thereto, and sufficient to sustain the findings of the jury.</p> <p>2. Federal Employer’s Liability Act — Death—Excessive Verdict — Option of Plaintiff. In an action for damages under the federal employer’s liability act, where a verdict rendered is excessive because the jury did not substantially diminish the damages on account of the negligence of the injured employee, this court will offer the plaintiff the option of accepting a judgment for a designated sum or a new trial.</p>