Seaboard Air Line Railway v. Harby
Supreme Court of Florida
This case was decided by Division A. Writ of Error to the Circuit Court for Madison County. The facts in' the case are stated in the opinion of the court. .
1Opinion of the CourtShackleford, C. J.
—The defendant in error brought an action against the plaintiff in error for the negligent killing of a cow, which the declaration alleges was of the value of $75.00. Double damages were sought to be recovered under the provisions of section 2871 of the General Statutes of 1906. Pleas of not guilty and a tender by the defendant before action brought of 'the sum of $25.00, which was refused by the plaintiff, were filed, upon which issue was joined and the case tried before a jury. Such trial resulted in a verdict in favor of the plaintiff for the sum of $65.00. The value of the live stock…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Atlantic Coast Line Railroad v. CrosbySupreme Court of Florida · 1907
- Cross v. AbySupreme Court of Florida · 1908
- Platt v. RowandSupreme Court of Florida · 1907
- Dexter v. Seaboard Air Line RailwaySupreme Court of Florida · 1908
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