Whittington v. Western Union Telegraph Co.

HAMITER, Judge.

Mrs. Whittington, a pedestrian, was injured shortly before noon of December 24, 1937, when a bicycle ridden by L. B. Bell, a messenger in the employ of the Western Union Telegraph Company, collided with her. The accident occurred as she was crossing DeSiard street at its intersection with North Third street in the City of Monroe, Louisiana.

The 'injured woman and her husband seek damages in this proceeding from said employer, charging in their petition that the accident resulted solely from the negligent operation of the bicycle by the messenger. Defendant denies such negligence…