Gauvereau v. Checker Cab Co.

Louis Gauvereau, an employee of the New Orleans Fire Department, brings this suit against the defendant alleging that the truck, on the running board of which he' was riding, was run into by a cab belonging to the defendant company at the intersection of Iberville and Burgundy streets of this city, with the result that he suffered injuries for which he claims damages. Defendant answered alleging that the injuries were caused solely by the negligence of plaintiff and disclaiming all responsibility in the premises. There was judgment below in defendant’s favor ■and plaintiff has appealed.

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