French v. Maine Central Railroad

Supreme Judicial Court of Maine
French v. Maine Central Railroad, 107 Me. 521 (Me. 1910)
80 A. 1132; 1910 Me. LEXIS 136

French v. Maine Central Railroad

Opinion of the Court

Action on the case to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by the plaintiff while unloading coal from the defendant’s car. Verdict for $2912. Defendant filed a general motion for a new trial. It was the opinion of the court that the jury were authorized in finding that the defendant was negligent, but the damages awarded were excessive. New trial ordered unless plaintiff remit all of the verdict above $1800 within thirty days after the receipt of the rescript by the clerk of courts.

Reference

Full Case Name
Samuel French v. Maine Central Railroad Company
Status
Published