North Hudson County Railway Co. v. May

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Parker, J.

John May brought suit against the North Hudson County Railway Company, for damages resulting from personal injuries received by him, caused by the alleged negligence of said company. The trial resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff, and judgment was entered thereon.

The first error assigned is, that the court admitted the plaintiff below to be sworn and give evidence in the cause. It is contended that the plaintiff in error, a corporation aggregate, being only an artificial person, incapable of speaking and giving testimony, the opposing…