Bilton v. Southern Pacific Co.
California Supreme Court
The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtAngellotti, J.
This action was brought by plaintiff to recover damages resulting from the death of his minor son, alleged to have been caused by the negligence of defendant. The case was tried by a jury, which rendered a verdict in favor of plaintiff for three thousand dollars, upon which judgment was entered. Defendant appeals from such judgment and from an order denying its motion for a new trial.
It is earnestly contended that the evidence was insufficient to sustain the verdict, for the reasons,—1. That it failed to show any negligence on the part of defendant; and 2. That it showed that the deceased was…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Herbert v. Southern Pacific Co.California Supreme Court · 1898
- Harrington v. Los Angeles Railway Co.California Supreme Court · 1903
- Green v. Los Angeles Terminal Railway Co.California Supreme Court · 1904
- Flemming v. W. Pac. R.R.California Supreme Court · 1874
- Pepper v. Southern Pacific Co.California Supreme Court · 1895
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- Griffin v. San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake RailroadCalifornia Supreme Court · 1915
- Hoff v. Los Angeles Pacific Co.California Supreme Court · 1910
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