Dole v. New Orleans Ry. & Light Co.
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Appeal from Civil District Court, Parish of Orleans; Ered Durieve King, Judge. Action by Harry J. Dole against the New Orleans Railway & Light Company. Judgment for plaintiff, and defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
Statement of the Case.
MONROE, J.
Plaintiff sues for damages for personal injuries resulting from the alleged negligence of the motorneer of one of defendant’s street cars. Defendant denies the negligence charged, and alleges that plaintiff’s injuries are attributable to his own want of care. There was a trial before a jury, resulting in a verdict for plaintiff in the sum of $15,000, which was made the judgment of the court. Defendant has appealed, and plaintiff has answered, praying for an increase in the award. The facts, as. we find them from the evidence in the record, are as follows:…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Eichorn v. New Orleans & C. R., Light & Power Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1904
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