Donnow v. Toye Bros. Yellow Cab Co.

JANVIER, Judge.

Plaintiff, while a passenger in one of the taxicabs of defendant company, received injuries under circumstances which, it is conceded, created liability in the said defendant. She brought this action, and judgment was rendered by the district court in her favor for $2,200. Defendant has appealed.

Plaintiff was seated on the rear seat of the taxicab when it was brought suddenly to a stop. She was thrown to the floor and struck her head against the rear of the front seat. She was taken to a hospital and given first-aid treatment.

The doctor who attended her at that time states that…