Krohn v. Colorado Springs & Interurban Ry. Co.

The parties occupy the same relative position here as in the'trial court.

Plaintiff was riding as a passenger on one of defendant’s street cars. He went upon the steps thereof preparatory to alighting. From this position he claims he was thrown and injured by the negligent and careless handling of the car, in that, having been slowed down to a speed of ap*244proximately two miles per hour, it was suddenly started forward. He asks damages in the sum of $25,000.00.

Defendant denies negligence on its part and charges that plaintiff’s injuries were the result of his own negligence in attempting to…