Legal Opinion

Erickson v. Barber Bros.

Supreme Court of Iowa

Decided October 10, 1891PublishedCited by 12 opinions

Appeal from Hancock District' Gowrt. — Hon. Gr. W. Buddick, Judge. - Action to recover damages on account of personal injuries sustained by the plaintiff, and alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the defendants,. There was a trial by jury, and a judgment in favor-of the plaintiff. The defendants appeal.

1Opinion of the CourtRobinson, J.

The defendants, at the time of the-transactions in question, were engaged at Britt, as liverymen, in carrying passengers for hire. In May, 1889, the plaintiff engaged the defendants to convey her from Britt to a place in the country, several miles-distant. An open, two-seated buggy was selected. The plaintiff occupied a part of the rear seat, one of' the defendants acting as driver, and the journey was commenced. Before it .was completed^ in crossing a small culvert, the plaintiff was thrown from the buggy,, and received the injuries of which she complains. She alleges that the defendants…

2Cited by12 opinions

  1. Grismore v. Consolidated Products Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1942
  2. Hanson v. KlineSupreme Court of Iowa · 1907
  3. Pearce v. RodellMichigan Supreme Court · 1937
  4. Parker v. Loving & Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1913
  5. Stanley v. SteeleSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1905

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