Langley v. Metropolitan Street Railway Co.
Appellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York
Appeal from municipal court, borough of Manhattan, Sixth district. Action by Reland H. Rangley against the Metropolitan Street Raihvay Company. From a judgment in favor of defendant, plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtMcADAM, P. J.
The plaintiff boarded a north-bound Broadway car at Twenty-Ninth street, in the borough of Manhattan, January 11, 1901, about 7:50 p. m. The car was crowded, and the seats and aisle occupied. Plaintiff ivas unable to get inside, and therefore stood on the rear platform. He paid his fare. The car proceeded to Thirty-Fifth street, where it stopped. Then it got under way with accelerated speed, and, while moving rapidly, stopped suddenly with a crash opposite the Marlborough Hotel. Plaintiff was thrown forward against the rear windows of the car. All the window's of the car were smashed,…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Griffen v. . ManiceNew York Court of Appeals · 1901
- Volkmar v. Manhattan Railway Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1892
- Hogan v. Manhattan Railway Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1896
- Goll v. Manhattan Railway Co.The Superior Court of the City of New York and Buffalo · 1889
- Kister v. Manhattan Railway Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1899