Dubose v. New Orleans Ry. & Light Co.
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Appeal from Civil District Court, Parish of Orleans; George Henry Théard, Judge. Action by James G. Dubose against the New Orleans Railway & Light Company. Judgment for defendant, and plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtBreaux, C. J.
Plaintiff is a farmer, and at times during the year travels as a salesman. He is 50 years old.
He sued for $28,080.50 damages for asserted personal injuries.
The district court rejected his demand.
In December, 1006, he came to New Orleans to take employment with Elashpoller Company as a traveling salesman.
After having met his employed and agreed with the firm to go on the road, he returned to his room and retired early for a night’s rest. He was restless, could not sleep. He arose, dressed, and repaired to the street for a walk to compose his nerves and invite sleep, and on his way back from…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Heebe v. New Orleans & C. Railroad, Light & Power Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1903
- Wells v. Brooklyn City RailroadNew York Supreme Court · 1890
- Mauer v. Brooklyn Heights RailroadAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1903
3Cited by7 opinions
- Nolan v. Illinois Cent. R.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1919
- Favaza v. New Orleans Public Service, Inc.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1934
- Carnahan v. New Orleans Public Service, Inc.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1933
- Taranto v. Orleans Kenner Traction Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1928
- Fallo v. New Orleans Railway & Light Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1923
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