Deane v. Willamette Bridge Co.

This is an action to recover damages for injuries which the plaintiff alléges he sustained while a passenger on a car of the defendant company as the result of its negligence. The facts show that the defendant suffered a default, and claimed under subdivision 2, section 249, Hill’s Code, (edition 1892,) that the court should assess the damages. Upon demand by the plaintiff the court ordered the clerk to call a jury to assess the damages. A jury was thereupon empaneled, who, after hearing the evidence, returned a verdict for the plaintiff. The defendant took no part in the proceeding further…