Bradburn v. Whatcom County Railway & Light Co.

Citations

• 45 Wash. 582
• 88 P. 1020
• 1907 Wash. LEXIS 518

Syllabus

<p>Carriers — Passengers—Free Passes — Violation of Law — Liability for Negligence. street railway company is liable for negligence resulting in personal injuries to a policeman while riding on a free pass, issued pursuant to franchises granted by the, city in alleged violation of the constitutional provisions prohibiting any public officer from riding on a free pass; since the carrier is liable to persons accepted for transportation regardless of the legality of the contract of carriage. $-</p>