Saloshin v. Houle

The plaintiff at the trial advanced five claims of negligence: 1. That the railings of the bridge were “defective and insufficient.” 2. That the dirt fill was negligently maintained in a dangerous condition by reason of depressions therein. 3. That the defendant negligently failed to apply sand to the approaches and the planking of the bridge. 4. That the defendant negligently failed to maintain a watchman to direct traffic over the bridge. 5. That no sufficient warning signs were maintained.

The trial court specifically withdrew from the consideration of the jury by the charge, the claims of…