Richardson v. Portland Trackless Car Co.

Plaintiff: in describing the accident said:

“Well, I was walking on the road looking for a ride, and the bus came along there. * * I saw the bus was crowded, but they stopped. * * The door was opened * # and I went in, and there was only standing room in there. There was no place to sit down, and so they went ahead with the car. * * Q. Wlio closed the door after you got in? A. I did myself. # # Q. Well, did you close it securely at the time? A. Yes, sir, I did. I heard it snap; and another thing, they started out pretty fast, you know, and the car kind of swung, you know, and squeaked a…