Martinez v. American Railroad

HamxltoN, Judge,

delivered tbe following opinion:

Tbe complaint in this case is founded upon tbe negligence of tbe defendant in tbe management of 'tbe train upon wbieb plaintiff was traveling. Tbe evidence showed that tbe plaintiff at the time of tbe injury was riding upon tbe platform. The jury found a verdict for tbe defendant, and the plaintiff now seeks a new trial. ,

1. Amongst other grounds be sets out that tbe jury brought in a verdict in something like five minutes, and contends that •this shows extraordinary baste, evidencing prejudice. Tbe ar*503gument seems to go upon tbe basis tbat it is…