Mason v. Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway Co.
Supreme Court of Georgia
Action for damages. Before Judge Fite. Dade superior court. December 6, 1909.
1Opinion of the CourtLumpkin, J.
Mason brought suit against the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway' Company to recover damages on account of an alleged assault by the conductor of the defendant. The defendant contended that the plaintiff was drunk and disorderly, used foul and abusive language to the conductor, and brought on the difficulty, and that the conductor was justified in what he did, or, at least, that the company was not liable. The jury found for the defendant. The plaintiff moved for a new trial, which was refused, and he excepted.
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