Sims v. Warren
Supreme Court of Alabama
1Opinion of the Court
SIMPSON, Justice.
One having business with a carrier and coming on the premises in connection with such business does so by implied invitation and the carrier owes such person a duty to use reasonable care to keep the premises reasonably safe and a corresponding liability results from negligence in failing in this duty. 10 C.J. 923, 924, § 1347. See also 13 C.J.S., Carriers, § 722.
Of this class of invitees is included attending friends and protectors, who accompany friends to the train or other vehicle, to aid them in getting on, in procuring tickets, and in checking baggage, and kindred…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Postal Tel. Cable Co. v. MinderhoutSupreme Court of Alabama · 1916
- Montgomery & Eufaula Railway Co. v. ThompsonSupreme Court of Alabama · 1884
- McElvane v. Central of Ga. R. R. Co.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1911
- Whaley v. Louisville & Nashville R. R.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1914
- Louisville N.R. Co. v. RichardAlabama Court of Appeals · 1943
3Cited by12 opinions
- Kircher v. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Co.California Supreme Court · 1948
- Austin v. Tennessee Biscuit Co.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1951
- Flannagin v. StateSupreme Court of Alabama · 1972
- Ex Parte ThaggardSupreme Court of Alabama · 1963
- Pigford v. BillingsleySupreme Court of Alabama · 1956
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