Florida Central & Peninsular Railroad v. Ragan
Supreme Court of Georgia
Action for damages. Before Judge Norwood. City court of Savannah. July term, 1897.
1Opinion of the CourtCobb, J.
On May 11, 1896, Maria L. Ragan received physical injuries in consequence of the derailment of a train of the Florida Central and Peninsular Railroad Company, upon which she was a passenger. On the next day she employed attorneys to bring suit against the railroad company for the damages sustained by her, agreeing to pay them for their services one half of such amount as she might receive from the company. Suit was accordingly filed on May 14, 1896, the damages being laid at $10,050. On the day on which suit was filed and while she was confined to her bed on account of her injuries, the…
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