Meyer v. Lindell Railway Co.

This is an action for damages for injuries to plaintiff caused by the negligence of the driver of one of the streetcars of defendant, which was a common carrier for hire, having railroad tracks and a line of street-cars in the city of St. Louis. There was a verdict and judgment for plaintiff from which defendant appeals.

The accident happened about half-past five o’clock on the afternoon of November 9th. It was getting dusk, but the lamps in the street were not yet lit, and one could see plainly a considerable distance. Plaintiff was lame, the left leg being shorter than the other, in…