Thompson Donohoo v. Mobile O. R. Co.
Supreme Court of Alabama
1Opinion of the CourtBouldin, J.
The suit is for damages resulting from the collision of a motor truck with a locomotive at a grade crossing. The sole question here presented is: Did the evidence make a case for the jury on the counts presenting an issue on negligence of defendant’s servants after discovery of peril?
The facts not in substantial controversy, as far as deemed material, are: That there was a collision at a grade crossing of the, railroad and a public highway; that the locomotive with train of cars was some coo feet in length; that the truck was of &V2 tons capacity, loaded with about 2,out) youuas of freight;…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Alabama Great Southern Railroad v. McWhorterSupreme Court of Alabama · 1908
- Central of Georgia Railway Co. v. EllisonSupreme Court of Alabama · 1916
- Southern Ry. Co. v. GanttSupreme Court of Alabama · 1923
- Alabama Great Southern R. Co. v. SandersSupreme Court of Alabama · 1918
- Snider v. Alabama Great Southern R. Co.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1923
3Cited by6 opinions
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- Southern Ry. Co. v. SherrillSupreme Court of Alabama · 1936
- Southern Ry. Co. v. MontgomerySupreme Court of Alabama · 1934
- Alabama Great Southern R. Co. v. Moundville Motor Co.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1941
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