Germak v. Florida East Coast Railway Co.

The declaration states an injury at a grade crossing in a municipality alleged to have been caused by the defendant in carelessly and negligently running and operating its train whereby it struck a motor driven vehicle in which plaintiff was riding, as the motor vehicle was crossing defendant’s tracks. Trial was had on a plea of not guilty. Yerdict and judgment were rendered for the defendant and the plaintiff took writ of error.

The court allowed counsel for each side one hour for argument to the jury. One of the counsel for the plaintiff made an opening argument for twenty minutes. Counsel…