Legal Opinion

Hildebrand v. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Co.

California Supreme Court

Decided March 29, 1955No. L. A. 23341PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtGibson, C. J.

Plaintiff was injured when his motorcycle collided with the locomotive of a train, and he seeks to recover damages from the Los Angeles Junction Railway Company and the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Pe Railway Company. At the conclusion of plaintiff’s evidence, both defendants moved for a nonsuit. The motions were granted, and judgment was entered accordingly.

The train was operated by defendant Los Angeles Junction Railway Company, and since there is no evidence connecting the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Pe Railway Company with the accident, the nonsuit as to it was properly granted.

The accident…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Peri v. L.A. Junction Ry.California Supreme Court · 1943
  2. New York Lubricating Oil Co. v. United Railroads of San FranciscoCalifornia Supreme Court · 1923
  3. Dolton v. GreenCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1945

3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Hildebrand v. Los Angeles Junction Railway Co.California Supreme Court · 1960
  2. Ross v. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Co.California Court of Appeal · 1956
  3. Barry v. BruceCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1962

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