Bickford v. Boston Elevated Railway Co.

This is an action of tort to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by the plaintiff when she fell while crossing Concord Avenue near the intersection of Chauncey Street, in the city of Cambridge. The answer is a general denial and an allegation of contributory negligence. The bill of exceptions states that “The pleadings may be referred to and are hereby made a part hereof”; and that “The photographs introduced in evidence at the trial may be used at the hearing before the Supreme Judicial Court.”

The action was tried to a jury. At the close of the plaintiff’s case the trial judge…