Antonian v. Southern Pacific Co.
California Court of Appeal
APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of Fresno-County, and from orders denying a motion for a new trial, and from an order refusing to direct the clerk, after judgment, to enter judgment for defendant-appellant, upon the special issues and findings of the jury. H. Z. Austin, Judge. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtChipman, P. J.
This is an action to recover damage» for an injury to the person of plaintiff alleged to have resulted from defendant’s negligence. The cause was tried by a jury and a general verdict found in favor of plaintiff. Certain special issues were submitted to the jury and answered as follows:
“1. Could the accident to the plaintiff have been prevented if the plaintiff had stopped instantly when he first-reached a point at the crossing where he could have seen the approaching cars? A. Yes.
“2. Was a warning given by anyone to the plaintiff before he crossed the track ? A. No.
“3. If he had stopped…
2Cases cited18 opinions
- Herbert v. Southern Pacific Co.California Supreme Court · 1898
- Harrington v. Los Angeles Railway Co.California Supreme Court · 1903
- H. & T. C. R'y Co. v. WilsonTexas Supreme Court · 1883
- Alhambra Addition Water Co. v. RichardsonCalifornia Supreme Court · 1887
- Judson v. . Central Vermont R.R. Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1899
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3Cited by15 opinions
- Zibbell v. Southern Pacific Co.California Supreme Court · 1911
- Koster v. Southern Pacific Co.California Supreme Court · 1929
- Griffin v. San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake RailroadCalifornia Supreme Court · 1915
- Spear v. United RailroadsCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1911
- Michael v. Warner/ChilcottNew Mexico Court of Appeals · 1978
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