Poncet v. South N. O. Light & Traction Co.

This suit is a sequel of the case of Mrs. Theresa Poncet vs. South New Orleans Light and Traction Co., No. 9949 of the docket of this court, reported in 3 La. App. 64. In that case the plaintiff alleged that while a passenger on the Gretna car No. 9, operated by the defendant, she was struck on the right wrist by the falling of the screen used in cars for the purpose of separating the white from the colored passengers, and was seriously injured.

There was judgment in her favor for $1,000, which was affirmed by the Court of Appeal.

In the ease under consideration the plaintiff, the husband of…