Savannah Electric Co. v. Jackson
Supreme Court of Georgia
Action for damages. Before Judge Charlton. Chatham superior court. July 18, 1908.
1Opinion of the CourtAtkinson, J.
George Jackson brought suit against the Savannah Electric Bailway Company, to recover damages for a personal injury caused by his being struck by a street car of defendant. He alleged, that the ear was running at a high, unlawful, and dangerous rate of speed along the public street; that the motorman did not have it under control when he saw the plaintiff, or in the exercise of proper care could have seen him, in time to avoid the collision; and that no bell was rung or signal given of the approach of the car, so that the plaintiff could avoid it. The defendant denied the substantial…
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