Avegno v. Hart

The thoroughfares of tho city of New Orleans were never intended for race courses.

The plaintiff, driving on Canal street, was run into by the defendant, who was racing with a competitor, and, with his companion, was thrown from his buggy, which was badly damaged, and he and his friend much disturbed thereby in mind and body.

He sued the defendant for $400 special damages, and for $500 damages to his feelings. The judge gave him a judgment for $350, and the defendant has appealed.

Avegno seems to have been about tho middle of the street. Janny and Hart were racing behind him, and seem to have…