Franklin v. Southern California Motor Road Co.
California Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court of San Bernardino County! The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtFox, J.
Action for personal injuries. Verdict and judgment for $1,750 in favor of plaintiff, from which defendant appeals, the case coming up on the judgment roll, which includes the evidence embodied in a bill of exceptions.
On the trial it was admitted that the defendant, a corporation, owns and operates a motor-railroad running from San Bernardino to Colton. The proof shows that the road is operated with cars propelled by steam-power.
Two points are presented and insisted on upon the appeal: 1. That the court erred in denying defendant’s motion for a nonsuit; 2. That the evidence is insufficient to…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Robinson v. Western Pacific RailroadCalifornia Supreme Court · 1874
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- Leahy v. Southern Pacific RailroadCalifornia Supreme Court · 1884
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