Saunders v. City & Suburban Railroad
Tennessee Supreme Court
PROM SHELBY. Appeal in error ,from Circuit Court of Shelby County. L. H. Estes, J.
1Opinion of the CourtCaldwell, J.
Dr. D. D. Saunders brought this action against the City & Suburban Kailroad Co., to recover $20,000 as damages for personal injuries averred to have been inflicted upon him by its wrongful and negligent conduct in operating one of its cars at a high and dangerous rate of speed, and suddenly running upon him while endeavoring to cross its track at the intersection of two streets. The defendant pleaded not guilty and contributory negligence. Verdict and judgment were for the defendant, and the plaintiff has appealed in error from the action of the trial Judge in overruling his motion for a new…
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