Martin v. Southern Pacific Co.
California Supreme Court
The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtLorigan, J.
This action was brought by plaintiffs, the wife and minor children of Joseph Martin, to recover damages for his death, claimed to have been caused by the negligence of defendant in the operation of its railroad.
This appeal is taken by the defendant from the order granting plaintiffs a new trial after a judgment of nonsuit had been entered against them upon the trial of the action in the court below.
The accident resulting in the death of Martin occurred at a crossing next to the town of Irvington, in Alameda County, on September 6, 1894. The railroad track at this point runs north and south,…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- Herbert v. Southern Pacific Co.California Supreme Court · 1898
- Green v. Los Angeles Terminal Railway Co.California Supreme Court · 1904
- Smith v. SmithCalifornia Supreme Court · 1897
- Green v. Southern California Railway Co.California Supreme Court · 1902
- Harper v. GordonCalifornia Supreme Court · 1900
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3Cited by11 opinions
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- Dickinson v. Southern Pacific Co.California Supreme Court · 1916
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