Memphis Street Railway Co. v. Giardino
Tennessee Supreme Court
PROM SHELBY. Appeal in error from Circuit Court of Sbelby County. —A. B. Pittman, Judge.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Wilkes
This is an action for damages for personal injuries. There was a trial before the court and a jury; and a verdict and judgment for $750.
It appears that the plaintiff entered into an agreement of accord and satisfaction with the company before the bringing of the suit. This agreement was made on the same day the accident occurred, and about an hour or two after it happened; and this suit was commenced on the same day by plaintiff’s taking the pauper oath, about five or six hours after the accident, and four or five hours after the agreement for the settlement had been made. There is evidence…
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- Block v. MorrisonSupreme Court of Missouri · 1892
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