Moore v. Maine Central Railroad
Supreme Judicial Court of Maine
On motion by defendant. Action on the case to recover damages for personal injuries alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the defendant, in running one of its trains at a dangerous and unlawful rate of speed. Plea, the general issue. Verdict for plaintiff for $2750. The defendant then filed a general motion for a new trial. The case is stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the Court
Savage, J..Action on the case to recover damages for personal injuries alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the defendant, in running one of its trains at a dangerous and unlawful rate of speed. The train collided with a team driven by the plaintiff, whereby the plaintiff was seriously injured. The defendant denies negligence on its own part, and contends that the plaintiff was guilty *299of contributory negligence. The verdict was for the plaintiff, and the case comes up on the defendant’s motion for a new trial.
The collision complained of occurred at Ellsworth Falls, about five…
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