Sheets v. Southern Pacific Co.

We agree with, and adopt as and for the decision of this court, the following portion of the opinion handed down by the District Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, Division One:

“This action is one for damages for personal injuries sustained by the plaintiff through the alleged negligence of defendant corporation. The latter denied the negligence alleged and as a defense alleged contributory negligence on the part of the plaintiff. The case was submitted to a jury which returned a verdict for the plaintiff in the sum of $7,500. Defendants moved for a new trial, which was granted, and…