Atlantic Coast Line Railroad v. Richardson

A writ of error in this' case brought up for consideration certain chárges of the court that were given to the jury on the basis of Sections 7051-7052, C. G. L., 4964-4965 R. G. S., creating a presumption of negligence against railroad companies in case of damage to persons, stock, or other property by running of locomotives' or cars and for damage done by any person in the employ or service of such company. It was argued on behalf of the plaintiff in error that in view of the decision of the United States Supreme Court in Western & Atlantic R. Co. v. Henderson, 279 U. S. 639, 49 Sou. Ct.…