Wright v. Southern Railway Co.
Supreme Court of Georgia
Action for damages. Before Judge Bell. Fulton superior court. November 2, 1911.
1Opinion of the CourtHill, J.
Jane Wright brought suit against the Southern Bail-way Company to recover damages for the alleged tortious killing of her minor daughter, Idell Wright. At the conclusion of the evidence the court, on motion, directed a verdict in favor of the defendant; and the plaintiff excepted. The evidence disclosed the following facts: Between Brookwood and Armour station the defendant company had two railroad tracks, one known as the northbound main line, "and the other as the southbound main line, its trains moving upon them in a northern and southern direction, respectively. Between the .two tracks…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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- Central Railroad & Banking Co. v. RyleeSupreme Court of Georgia · 1891
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