Spofford v. R. I. Suburban Railway Co.

Douglas, C. J.(1) This action was originally brought against the Rhode Island Suburban Railway Co., to recover 'damages sustained while a passenger upon a trolley car. Before the trial the Rhode Island Company was summoned in and appeared as a'defendant. During the trial counsel for the Rhode Island Company admitted in open court that it was in control of. the car at the time of the accident. The title of the case sis endorsed upon the papers was not changed, and.the verdict was returned in the following form:

"Providence, Sc. Superior'Court,

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