Gollis v. Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Co.

The plaintiff was a passenger on what is known as a one man ear. She sat midway in the car. As she approached her destination, she signalled the operator to stop, by pushing one of the buttons installed for such purpose. The car came to a standstill at the regular stopping place and the operator opened the door. The plaintiff testified that when the car stopped, she arose from her seat and walked toward the open door “leading her four year old son ... by one hand, and placing the other hand on the back of the seats .... I walked towards the door, and while I was walking somebody got off the…