Legal Opinion

Southern Ry. Co. v. Whitlock

Tennessee Supreme Court

Decided September 15, 1916PublishedCited by 9 opinions

FROM HAMBLEN. Appeal from the Circuit Court of Hamblen County to the Court of Civil Appeals, and by certiorari to the Court of Civil Appeals from the Supreme Court. Hon. G. McHenderson, Judge.

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Williams

Whitlock sued the railway company for personal injuries suffered at a street and railway crossing in Morristown. He recovered a judgment of $500 in the circuit court, and the railway company appealed to the court of civil appeals. Certain of the -rulings of the last-named court were adverse to the plaintiff, while others were against the defendant. Each has filed a petition for certiorari, asking a review by this court.

Whitlock is a farmer residing near Morristown, and on the day of the accident had gone to town for the purpose’ of visiting the depot on business. He and his brother-in-law,…

2Cases cited1 opinion

  1. Chattanooga Electric Ry. Co. v. CooperTennessee Supreme Court · 1902

3Cited by9 opinions

  1. Power Packing Co. v. BorumCourt of Appeals of Tennessee · 1928
  2. Tennessee Cent. Ry. Co. v. PageTennessee Supreme Court · 1925
  3. Cherry v. SampsonCourt of Appeals of Tennessee · 1950
  4. Marion County v. CantrellTennessee Supreme Court · 1933
  5. Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway v. PerryCourt of Appeals of Tennessee · 1931

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