Harris v. American Casualty Co. of Reading

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Walker, Chancellor.

The writ of error in this case brings under review the propriety of' the direction of a verdict for the defendant in the Atlantic Circuit, where the issue between the parties was tried before a jury.

The plaintiff in error was the owner of an automobile which was being driven by his chauffeur over a bridge on the highway between Atlantic City and Pleasantville. The sides of the bridge were protected by guard rails made of posts and planking. The ear crashed through the rail on one side and was precipitated into the stream below. The…