Donovan v. New Orleans Ry. & Light Co.
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Appeal from Civil District Court, Parish of Orleans; Porter Parker, Judge. Action by Mrs. Katherine Donovan and another against the New Orleans Railway & Light Company. From a judgment for plaintiffs, defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtBreaux, C. J.
Mrs. Katherine Donovan, assisted by her husband, John Donovan, brought suit against the New Orleans Railway & Light Company, claiming $10,500 damages as a result of an accident she met with on the 22d day of January, 1912. She was thrown from one of the steps of one of defendant’s cars on the Claiborne line. She alleges: That the car was approaching St. Bernard avenue about 9 o’clock p. m. That she signaled it to stop to permit her and three others of her party to alight. The usual signal was given, with which defendant’s conductor complied just before the car reached the regular foot…
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