Plunkett v. Detroit Electric Railway Co.

Plaintiff, a city fireman, was pipe-man on a hose truck, which was proceeding west on High street at 7:45 p. m., February 2, 1900, when it was struck at Hastings street by a north-bound Hastings-street car belonging to defendant. Plaintiff was thrown and injured. Plaintiff brought this action to recover for the injuries sustained, and on the trial, under a charge submitting the question of defendant’s negligence, and that of the contributory negligence of the plaintiff, to the jury, a verdict was rendered in favor of the plaintiff for $2,500.

Defendant thereupon entered a motion for judgment…