Dobbs v. West Jersey & Seahore Railroad

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Reed, J.

Walter Dobbs and Charles B. Esher were, on April 5th, 1908, driving a buggy along Essex street in Gloucester, which street crosses at right angles the tracks of the West Jersey and Seashore railroad. There are three railroad tracks at the place of crossing. The buggy was struck by a northbound train running upon the middle one of these tracks. The horse and buggy belonging to the plaintiff, James C. Dobbs, were injured by the collision. Upon the trial in the District Court the jury rendered a verdict for the plaintiff.

The reasons assigned for…