Upham v. Detroit City Railway Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Wayne. (Brevoort, J.) Negligence case. Plaintiff brings error. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtGrant, J.
Plaintiff was injured while riding upon one of the defendant’s cars, under the following circumstances:
On September 17, 1890, in the evening, plaintiff, with his wife and children and some friends, had returned by boat from the exposition grounds, landing at the foot of Woodward avenue. A street-car was standing there, and many passengers from the boat rushed for the car. Plaintiff and his party went to the front of the car. He entered with the ladies and children of his party, while his friend Mr. Metcalf remained upon the front platform. Some of them secured seats, and the others stood up.…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Maguire v. Middlesex RailroadMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1874
- Nolan v. . Brooklyn City Newtown R.R. Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1881
- Burns v. Bellefontaine Railway Co.Supreme Court of Missouri · 1872
- Downey v. HendrieMichigan Supreme Court · 1881
- Augusta & Summerville Railroad v. RenzSupreme Court of Georgia · 1875
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- North Chicago Street Railroad v. BaurIllinois Supreme Court · 1899
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