Burke v. Bay City Traction & Electric Co.

Plaintiff brings this suit to recover compensation for injuries sustained October 7, 1904, while he was a passenger on one of defendant’s street cars in Bay City. He testified that, as the car approached Twenty-Third street, he indicated his desire to alight by giving the customary signal.

“When it came within 12 or 14 feet of the crossing * * * she slacked down. * * * It had every appearance of stopping. * * * I went * * * on the rear platform. * * * Two passengers * * * got off before me. * * * I took hold of one [a bar] at the left side. I had my dinner basket in my right hand. After the…