Supreme Court of New Hampshire, 1896

Concord v. Boston & Maine Railroad

Concord v. Boston & Maine Railroad
Supreme Court of New Hampshire · Decided December 5, 1896 · Carpenter
38 A. 378; 69 N.H. 87

Concord v. Boston & Maine Railroad

Opinion of the Court

Carpenter, C. J.

“ It shall be the duty of the proprietors of every railroad to provide suitable crossings ... for the accommodation of the public.” P. S., c. 159, s. 1. The bridge is a crossing. Until it is made reasonably safe and convenient for the public use it is not suitable. It being agreed that the public safety requires the bridge to be lighted, there must be

Judgment for the plaintiffs.

All concurred.

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