Collier v. Frank Varino & Co.

Plaintiff, the widow of Paul J. Collier, sues to recover the sum of $15,750 as damages for his death, occasioned by injuries received by him when run over by an auto truck driven by Sam Mitchell, alleged to be an employee of defendants.

The accident occurred between 5 and 6 o’clock in the afternoon of May 28, 1918, at the corner of Desaird and Sixth streets, in the city of Monroe, La. Deceased was waiting at this corner for the approach of a street car, going east on Desaird street, with the intention of boarding this car and arriving at the Iron Mountain depot to catch a train.

The street ear…