Britton v. Street Railway Co.

This is an action for negligent injury. The jury found in favor of the defendant.

There were but two witnesses to the accident or injury. The plaintiff testified substantially that late in the afternoon of November 8, 1887, he took a car belonging to defendant on Division street, going south, at or near Oakes street, in the city of Grand Eapids, on his way home, intending to get off at Pleasant street. The car was drawn by two horses, and was what is called a “closed” or “bob-tailed” car, where passengers can only get off and on at the rear platform. There was no conductor, the fare being paid…