Conway v. New Orleans City & Lake Rail Road

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Breaux, J.

This was au action to recover damages, for the Joss of plaintiff’s leg. The defense pleaded the general denial and negligence of plaintiff.

On the day the accident occurred, being All Saints’ Day, many persons were visiting the cemeteries. Plaintiff, about noon, .repaired to Canal street, intending to go to the cemeteries. 'He left the corner of Baronne street and walked toward the first coach of the defendant’s steam train. Only two witnesses saw the accident; the plaintiff himself and one of the witnesses of the defendant.

The plaintiff…