Bailey v. Georgia & Florida Railway
Supreme Court of Georgia
Action, for damages. Before Judge Mathews. Emanuel superior court. July 14, 1914.
1ConcurrenceFish, C. J.
The alleged negligence of the defendant railway company, upon which the plaintiff relied for a recovery, was that the train upon which he was a passenger did not stop at his destination (which destination was known to the conductor) a sufficient length of time for him to alight therefrom. The petition alleged that “on the arrival of the train at Blun [plaintiff’s destination] it came to a halt, and plaintiff arose from his seat, going directly forward to the front end of the coach. . *142About the time the plaintiff arrived at the front door of the coach the train started slowly; and as it was…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Brooks v. RawlingsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1912
- Simmons v. Seaboard Air-Line RailwaySupreme Court of Georgia · 1904
- Hill v. Louisville & Nashville RailroadSupreme Court of Georgia · 1905
- Turley v. Atlanta, Knoxville & Northern Railway Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1907
- Johns v. Georgia Railway & Electric Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1909
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