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Smith v. Puget Sound Electric Ry.

District Court, W.D. Washington

Decided March 14, 1914No. 2155Published

At Law. Action by Anna E. Smith and husband against the Puget Sound Electric Railway. On petition by defendant for a new trial-

1Opinion of the Court

CUSHMAN, District Judge.

Defendant petitions for a new trial, among others, upon the ground of irregularity in the proceedings of the jury, by which it is alleged to have been prevented from having a fair trial.

The following occurred during the examination of one of the jurors:

“Q. (Mr. Tait) Mr. Gordon, did you ever engage in railroading in any way at all? A. I was engaged by the Seattle Electric Company as a conductor once.
“Q. How long ago was that? A. Three years ago.
“Q. How long did you work for the company? A. Three or four months.
“Q. Did you leave the company’s employ voluntarily? A. Yes;…

2Cases cited14 opinions

  1. Pearcy v. Michigan Mutual Life InsuranceIndiana Supreme Court · 1887
  2. State v. MorganUtah Supreme Court · 1901
  3. Gibney v. St. Louis Transit Co.Supreme Court of Missouri · 1907
  4. State v. UnderwoodWashington Supreme Court · 1904
  5. State v. LauthOregon Supreme Court · 1905

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