Lambert v. Birmingham Electric Co.

THOMAS, Justice.

The appellant, plaintiff below, Miss Dora Lambert, sued the Birmingham Electric Company for damages on account of injuries received while she was alighting from a street car. Plaintiff’s evidence tending to show that the doors were closed on her foot and that the car moved forward or jerked suddenly while she was still on the car but descending from the steps is conflicting, defendant’s evidence tending show that she fell after she reached the ground. Plaintiff’s injuries consisted of a severe sprain of her left ankle and internal bleeding and persistent swelling. The jury…