Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co. v. Clarke

Opinion op the Court by

William Rogers Clay, Commissioner

Affirming.

This is a personal injury action, in which plaintiff, Lonvergne Clarke, recovered of the defendant, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, a verdict and judgment for $500.00. The railway company appeals.

The railway company operates a branch line from Carter City, in Carter county, to Garrison, in Lewis county. The passenger coach on this line is used to carry both freight and passengers. From the freight end of the coach there is no exit. TIence the passengers have to leave the coach from the other end. On June 23, 1913, plaintiff…