Jones v. Great Northern Railway Co.
Jones v. Great Northern Railway Co.
Opinion of the Court
Jones and Howe brought an action against Great Northern Railway Company in the Montana state courts for personal injuries sustained by them in a crossing accident. The action was removed to the federal court by reason of diversity of citizenship. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the two plaintiffs. On a motion by Great Northern for judgment notwithstanding the .verdict, the trial court granted the motion as to Jones, who was the driver of the vehicle in which the two plaintiffs were riding. Jones appeals from the judgment against him. The trial court denied the motion as to Howe, who was a passenger in that vehicle. Great
Affirmed.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- William JONES v. GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY, a corporation, Appellee GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY, a corporation v. Thomas HOWE
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- Published