Schaefer v. Union Railway Co.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Appeal from trial term, New York county. Action by George Schaefer against Union Railway Company of New York City. From a judgment for plaintiff and from an order denying a new trial, defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtRumsey, J.
The action was brought to recover for injuries received by the plaintiff while a passenger on one of the cars of the defendant’s railway. No evidence was given by the defendant except the testimony of its claim agent to the effect that the conductor and motorman were required to make reports of anything and everything ‘which occurred during their trips, but that in this particular case they neglected their duty, and he never heard anything about it. This may have been important as explaining the reason why the defendant gave no proof about the accident, but otherwise it was of no consequence…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Graham v. Manhattan Railway Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1896
- Dillon v. Forty-second Street, Manhattanville & St. Nicholas Avenue Railway Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1898
3Cited by3 opinions
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- Lucas v. Metropolitan Street-Railway Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1900