Schwab v. Washington Luna Park Co.
Supreme Court of Virginia
Error to a judgment of the Circuit Court of Alexandria county in an action of trespass on the case. Judgment for the defendant. Plaintiff assigns error.
1Opinion of the CourtHarrison, J.
Frederick Schwab brought this action to recover damages for personal injuries resulting, as alleged, from the negligence of the defendant company. The plaintiff was the only witness in the case, and a demurrer to his evidence was filed by the defendant. Thereupon the jury ascertained the damages, and the court gave judgment upon the demurrer to the evidence in favor of the defendant. To that judgment this writ of error was awarded.
The testimony of- the plaintiff shows that he was employed by the defendant at its pleasure park to run a machine known as an “ariel swing.” The swing was composed…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Hough v. Railway Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1880
- Virginia & North Carolina Wheel Co. v. HarrisSupreme Court of Virginia · 1905
- Truckers' Manufacturing & Supply Co. v. WhiteSupreme Court of Virginia · 1908
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- Virginia Portland Cement Co. v. Swisher's AdministratorSupreme Court of Virginia · 1917