Justis v. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Co.
California Court of Appeal
The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtTaggart, J.
This is an action to recover damages for injuries received by the plaintiff Minnie Justis while riding as a passenger upon one of defendant’s trains through the territory of Arizona, she having a ticket, issued by defendant’s agent, entitling her to passage from Los Angeles, California, to Kansas City, Missouri. Judgment was for plaintiffs in the sum of $1,975, and defendant appeals from the judgment.
The principal defense of appellant was based upon a written release and settlement of all damages arising from the injury, and a receipt therefor, signed by Mrs. Justis while on the train in the…
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