Shay v. Camden & Suburban Railway Co.
Supreme Court of New Jersey
On error to the Supreme Court.
1Per curiam
First. There was no error in refusing to nonsuit the plaint-tiff, for there was proof from which the jury might infer the negligence of the motorman who was running the car in which Mrs. Shay was a passenger.
Second. The collision of the car with the wagon undoubtedly occasioned some physical injury to Mrs. Shay. Such injur}' would justify an award of damages, and if it produced fright or other mental disturbance, damages therefor might be included. Lambertson v. Consolidated Traction Co., 30 Vroom 297; S. C., 31 Id. 457.
Third. Defendant was a carrier of passengers, and had accepted Mrs. Shay…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Consolidated Traction Co. v. LambertsonSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1896
- Bergen County Traction Co. v. DemarestSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1899
3Cited by4 opinions
- Housel v. Pacific Electric Railway Co.California Supreme Court · 1914
- Daggett v. North Jersey Street Railway Co.Supreme Court of New Jersey · 1907
- Fagan v. Rhode Island CompanySupreme Court of Rhode Island · 1905
- Loffler v. D., L. W.R.R. Co.Supreme Court of New Jersey · 1934