Sheeron v. Coney Island & Brooklyn Railroad

Plaintiff’s intestate, Francis Sheeron, boarded an open car of the defendant corporation, which operated an electric railroad along Smith street, Brooklyn. The car was very much crowded, and he took his position on the running board, with his back to the body of the car, and hands on the stanchions on each side of him. While in this position, there was a sudden jerk of the car after it had passed Schermerhorn. street, and he was thrown off the car, and received injuries which resulted in his death. At the trial the court dismissed the complaint, and ■ the exceptions directed to be heard by…