Skelton v. St. Paul City Railway Co.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Ramsey county to recover $10,600 for personal injuries received by plaintiff while a passenger on defendant’s street car; The case was tried before Kelly, J., and a jury, which rendered a verdict in favor of plaintiff for $4,000. From an order denying a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial, defendant appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtLovely, J.
Action for injuries sustained by plaintiff through the alleged negligent starting of a street car on which she was a passenger. At the close of the evidence, defendant requested a direction in its favor, which was refused. Plaintiff had a verdict. Defendant moved for judgment, or a new trial in the alternative, which was denied. This appeal is from that order.
In support of the verdict, we are required to adopt the following facts, which are amply supported by the evidence: On the afternoon of August 30, of last year, plaintiff took passage upon one of defendant’s street cars, over the State…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Cooper v. St. Paul City Ry. Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1893
- Johnson v. Northern Pacific RailroadSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1891
- Jones v. Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1890
- Brusch v. St. Paul City Railway Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1893
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