Joyce v. Los Angeles Railway Co.
California Supreme Court
APPEAL from an order of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County denying a new trial. N. P. Conrey, Judge. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtVan Dyke, J.
The action is to recover damages for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained by the plaintiff in alighting from a car of the defendant company, in consequence of the sudden starting of the car when in such act of alighting therefrom. The case was tried before a jury, and upon a verdict in favor of the defendant judgment was rendered accordingly. The appeal is taken from the order denying plaintiff’s motion for a new trial.
The appellant urges two points on the appeal, to wit: 1. That the evidence is insufficient to justify the verdict; and 2. Error in modifying certain instructions…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Craven v. Central Pacific RailroadCalifornia Supreme Court · 1887
- Donovan v. FerrisCalifornia Supreme Court · 1900
- Campbell v. Los Angeles Railway Co.California Supreme Court · 1901
- Saffer v. Dry-Dock, E. B. & B. RailroadNew York Supreme Court · 1889
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