Gunn v. Union Railroad Co.
Supreme Court of Rhode Island
Gunn v. Union Railroad Co., 47 A. 888 (R.I. 1900)
22 R.I. 321; 1900 R.I. LEXIS 117
Douglas, Stiness, Tillinghast
Gunn v. Union Railroad Co.
Opinion of the Court
There is no evidence that the motorman was guilty of any neglect of duty.
While the presence of the coal-wagon on the street imposed upon the motorman the duty to proceed with caution, we do not think he was bound to anticipate and provide for the action of the plaintiff in suddenly stepping backwards toward the track.
Petition for new trial granted.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- Thomas Gunn v. Union Railroad Company.
- Status
- Published