Folkmire v. Michigan United Railways Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Calhoun; North, J. Case by John F. Folkmire, administrator of the estate of Minnie W. Folkmire, deceased, against the Michigan United Railways Company for the negligent killing of plaintiff’s intestate. A judgment for plaintiff is reviewed by defendant on writ of error.
1Opinion of the CourtHooker, J.
The plaintiff’s wife was instantly killed by a suburban car at a highway crossing. He has sued as administrator, alleging negligence on the part of the defendant. The negligence alleged consisted of—(1) Failure to give a signal or warning on approaching the highway.(2) Running the car at a high and dangerous rate of speed.(3) Maintaining a dangerous crossing at the point where the accident occurred.(4) Maintaining a crossing without safety devices, such as watchman, gates, and a system of signals other than the whistle on the car.
Plaintiff was given a verdict and judgment for $6,000, and…
2Cases cited26 opinions
- Grand Trunk Railway Co. v. IvesSupreme Court of the United States · 1892
- Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad v. MillerMichigan Supreme Court · 1872
- Adams v. Iron Cliffs Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1889
- Guggenheim v. Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1887
- Mynning v. Detroit, Lansing & Northern RailroadMichigan Supreme Court · 1887
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