Supreme Court of Minnesota January 7, 1916, Nos. 19,612—(178) (Coleman v. Illinois Central Railroad)

Brown, C. J.

This action was brought to recover for personal injuries alleged to have been suffered by plaintiff by reason of the failure of defendant to comply with the provisions of the act of Congress, approved April 14, 1910, known as the Supplemental Safety Appliance Act, imposing upon all interstate railroad companies the duty of maintaining upon their cars in secure condition certain