Legal Opinion
Legler v. Kennington-Saenger Theatres, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided February 24, 1949No. 12348PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
McCORD, Circuit Judge.
Mary E. Legler brought this suit against Kennington-Saenger Theatres, Inc., to recover damages for personal injuries sustained as a result of alleged negligence of defendant in the operation of its Paramount Theatre, situated in the city of Jackson, Mississippi.
Defendant, in answer, pleaded the general issue and contributory negligence. A trial by jury resulted in a verdict for plaintiff in the sum of $254, and from the judgment entered thereon both parties have appealed.
The evidence reveals that plaintiff, a married woman 55 years of age, is a resident of the city of…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- Sanders v. LeechCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1946
- Stetson v. StindtCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1922
- Pugh v. Bluff City Excursion Co.Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1910
- United Press Ass'ns v. National Newspapers Ass'nCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1918
- Houston Coca-Cola Bottling Co. v. KelleyCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1942
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3Cited by11 opinions
- Charles Franklin Westbrook, Jr., Pilot Point Ready-Mix, Inc., Intervenor-Appellee v. General Tire and Rubber Company, Etc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1985
- Indamer Corporation v. C. H. CrandonCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1954
- William C. Hatfield v. Seaboard Air Line Railroad Company, Seaboard Air Line Railroad Company v. William C. HatfieldCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1968
- Lynne M. Evers v. Equifax, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1981
- Alexander Silverman and Mrs. Ethel Silverman v. Travelers Insurance Company and David A. LarsonCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1960
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