Community Traction Co. v. Freeman

By the Court.

The only ground of error presented in the Court of Appeals and in this court is the refusal of the trial court to direct a verdict in favor of the defendant. It is contended that no reasonable inference can be drawn from the evidence adduced that the injury of the plaintiff was the proximate result of the negligence charged. The negligence charged is that, when defendant, in the operation of its street car, brought the same to a stop, and caused the doors to be opened for the purpose of discharging and taking on passengers, and plaintiff, acting upon the invitation so presented…