Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co. v. Melton
Supreme Court of Virginia
Error to a judgment of the Circuit Court of the city of Newport News in an action of trespass on the case. Judgment for the plaintiff. Defendant assigns error.
1Opinion of the CourtHarrison, J.
This action of trespass on the case was brought by A. L. Melton to recover of the Chesapeake and Ohio Eailway Company damages for injuries alleged to have been caused by its negligence.
The case involves two separate and distinct alleged causes of action, one of which arose in August, 1907, and the other in January, 1908. There was a demurrer to the declaration and to each of its three counts, which was overruled. Upon the trial there was a demurrer to the evidence, and the jury brought in a general verdict, assessing the plaintiff’s damages at $777.50. Thereupon the court overruled the…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Hortenstein v. Virginia-Carolina Railway Co.Supreme Court of Virginia · 1904
- Lynchburg Traction & Light Co. v. GuillSupreme Court of Virginia · 1907
- Clinchfield Coal Co. v. Wheeler's AdministratorSupreme Court of Virginia · 1908
- Newport News & Old Point Railway & Electric Co. v. NicolopoolosSupreme Court of Virginia · 1909
- Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co. v. HunterSupreme Court of Virginia · 1909
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