Morris v. Union Depot Bridge & Terminal Railroad

On January 23, 1919, the plaintiff, Robert D. Morris, was a passenger on defendant’s car, from which he claims to have been thrown and injured. The case was submitted on assignments of negligence as follows:

1. Negligently opening the door of the car, causing plaintiff to be thrown through the open doorway.

4. Negligent operation of the car, causing it to collide with a car ahead.

It is then alleged that plaintiff’s injuries are the direct result of said negligence.

Trial was had, verdict for $20,000, and defendant appealed.

I. Defendant assigns error upon the refusal of its instructions in the…