Stewart v. Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Co.

Root, C.

Action for damages because of the alleged negligent operation of a street car whereby plaintiff was injured. The trial judge directed a verdict for defendant, and plaintiff appeals.

Plaintiff’s jilace of business, in January, 1904, was located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Tenth and Howard streets in the city of Omaha. Howard street runs east and west, Tenth street north and south. Each street is 100 feet in width, and Tenth street is on an upgrade toward the north. The sidewalks on each side of said streets are 20 feet in width. Defendant maintains and operates a…