Davis v. Florida Central & Peninsular R. R.
Supreme Court of South Carolina
Action by J. J. Davis against the Florida Central and Peninsular Railroad Company, for damages for killing two m tiles. Judgment for plaintiff. Defendant appeals. cite: 31 S. C., 152; 20 S. C., 258; 26 Id., 49; 20 Id., 249; 29 Id., 159; Rev. Stat, 1288; 31 S. C., 519. cites: 31 S. C., 152; 29 S. C., 160.
1Opinion of the Court
Tlie opinion of the Court was delivered by
Mr. Justice Jones.
This is a suit for damages for the negligent killing of two mules by the defendant company, while operating a train of cars in Hampton County, over the South Bound Railroad. The jury found a verdict for $300. The defendant appeals. The only exception pressed before this Court is as follows: “Because his Honor refused to charge the jury the following, as requested by the defendant’s attorney: “That where the stock law is in force, the defendant is not required to use the same care and caution as in localities where such law is not in…
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