Gates v. New Orleans Ry. & Light Co.
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Appeal from Civil District Court, Parish of Orleans; E. K. Skinner, Judge. Action by Frederick L. Gates against the New Orleans Railway & Light Company. Judgment for defendant, and plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtO’Niell, J.
This is an action for damages for personal injuries suffered by the plaintiff while a passenger on one of the defendant’s street cars. The jury rendered a verdict in favor of the defendant, rejecting the plaintiff’s demand, and he has appealed.
Having rung the bell to have the car stopped at the next corner, where he intended to get off, the plaintiff walked to the platform, and perhaps got on the step of the car, before it stopped. In that position, either on the edge of the platform or step of the car, ready to step off promptly when the car would stop, his knee struck against a red lantern…
2Cited by3 opinions
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- Baier v. Cleveland Ry. Co.Ohio Supreme Court · 1937
- LaRosa v. N. O. Public Service, Inc.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1929