State v. United Railways & Electric Co.
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Appeal from the Baltimore City Court (Harlan, C. J.). The facts are stated in the opinion of the Court.
1Opinion of the CourtBurke, J.
The equitable plaintiff in this case is the widow of Yelico Melitch, who was injured on the 25th of October, 1910, by the alleged negligence of the defendant, and died on the 8th day of March, 1911. This suit was brought, under Article 67, sections 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Code (1904), to recover damages sustained by her as the result of his death.
On January 13th, 1911, Velko Melitch, by deed, for a valuable consideration, released the defendant from all and every claim and demand which he might or could possibly have for or .on account of his injuries. There is no question in this case as to the…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Brown v. Chicago & Northwestern Railway Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1899
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- Littlewood v. . Mayor, Etc., of New YorkNew York Court of Appeals · 1882
- State ex rel. Coughlan v. Baltimore & Ohio Rail RoadCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1866
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