Hedges v. CHICAGO, M., ST. P. & PR CO.

61 Wn.2d 418 (1963)

379 P.2d 199

DANIEL HEDGES et al., Respondents,

v.

CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, ST. PAUL AND PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, Appellant.[*]

No. 36304.

The Supreme Court of Washington, Department One.

February 7, 1963.

Richard L. Gemson, for appellant.

Herbert H. Freise and Cashatt, Williams, Connelly & Rekofke, for respondents.

ROSELLINI, J.

The plaintiff wife, while a passenger on one of the defendant's trains and walking near the forward door of the dining car, was thrown to the floor by a violent jerk or jolt which occurred when an axle journal broke, causing a portion of the undercarriage to…