Jones v. United Railroads of S. F.

This is an action for damages for personal injuries alleged to have been caused by defendant in negligently starting one of its cars after the car had stopped to allow passengers to alight therefrom.

By the verdict of a jury plaintiff was awarded $2,500 damages, and from the judgment rendered thereon the defendant appeals.

Appellant excepts to certain instructions given and to the refusal of the court to give others offered, and also contends that the damages are excessive.

Plaintiff is seventy-three years of age and at the time of the accident was a seamstress, earning $25 to $30 a week. She…