Riedel v. Wheeling Traction Co.
West Virginia Supreme Court
Appeal from Circuit Court, Marshall County. Action by Louisa Riedel against the Wheeling- Traction Company. Yerdict for $15,000 in favor of plaintiff was set aside by the court, and of this action Louisa Riedel complains.
1Opinion of the Court
Poffenbarger, President:
The circuit court of Marshall county set aside a verdict for $15,000.00 in favor of Louisa Riedel, against the Wheeling Traction Company, for damages "resulting from injuries sustained by her on a street crossing in the city of Benwood, by the alleged negligence of the company, in the operation of one of its electric cars, on the ground of contributory negligence, and of this action, on the part of the court, she complains.
The schedule requires the running of the car at a rapid rate of speed. The view of the track was unobstructed for a considerable distance north of…
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