West Chicago St. R. R. Co. v. Callow

While the mere fact that a street car is running fast does not establish that it was being run in a negligent manner, the rate of speed may be considered in connection with other circumstances to determine the question of negligence.

Neither the motorman of an electric car nor the driver of any vehicle is obliged to be all the while on guard against unreasonable conduct on the part of others on the street. All persons are in respect to others bound to use at least ordinary care; what constitutes such care depends upon the circumstances which call for its exercise.

The motorman of a street car…