Loftus v. Pacific Electric Ry. Co.
California Supreme Court
The facts are stated in the opinion of the court. J. W. McKinley, Frank Karr, R. C. Gortner, and W. W. Webster, for Appellant.
1Opinion of the CourtSloss, J.
This is an action to recover damages for per-
sonal injuries sustained through the alleged negligence of defendant. The plaintiff was driving an automobile which collided with one of defendant’s electric ears. The plaintiff recovered judgment in the sum of two thousand dollars, and the defendant appeals from said judgment and from an order denying its motion for a new trial.
In the collision which gave rise to this action, Mrs. D. Augusta Tousley, who was riding in plaintiff’s automobile as his guest, also suffered injuries, on account of which she brought an action against defendant. The…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Zibbell v. Southern Pacific Co.California Supreme Court · 1911
- Herbert v. Southern Pacific Co.California Supreme Court · 1898
- Seller v. Market-Street Railway Co.California Supreme Court · 1903
- Johnson v. Southern Pacific R.R. Co.California Supreme Court · 1908
- Simoneau v. Pacific Electric Ry. Co.California Supreme Court · 1911
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