Nashville Street Railway v. O'Bryan

This is an action for damages for personal injuries resulting from a collision between the street cars and the vehicle in which plaintiff and a companion were riding.

The collision occurred at or near the corner of Oherry and Cedar streets, in the city of Nashville, and in the night time. A bright light was burning which lit up all the surroundings.

As plaintiff and his companion approached Cedar street, going north on Oherry, they noticed coming toward them very rapidly, a large, open street car, labeled “South Oherry Street,” which was an indication of its proposed route. At the point of…