Hannon v. Boston Elevated Railway Co.
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Tort for jamming the plaintiff’s finger by opening the sliding door of a car of the defendant, against which the plaintiff was resting his hand to steady himself, before the car had come to a full stop. Writ in the Municipal Court of the City of Boston dated November 12, 1901. On appeal to the Superior Court the case was tried before Maynard, J. At the close of the plaintiff’s case the judge ordered a verdict for the defendant; and the plaintiff alleged exceptions.
1Opinion of the CourtKnowlton, C. J.
The defendant is engaged in carrying great numbers of passengers on its trains above the surface and through the subway in Boston. Its cars are fitted with doors at the end, through which passengers enter, and sliding doors at the side, through which they pass out. The stations are not far apart, and during the busy hours of the day the throngs of passengers are very great. In order to accommodate them with rapid transit it is important that arrangements be made for their exit and entry at the stations with the least possible delay. To do this guards are provided at the stations, who open the…
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