Burton v. West Jersey Ferry Co.

Citations

• 114 U.S. 474
• 5 S. Ct. 960
• 29 L. Ed. 215
• 1885 U.S. LEXIS 1783

Syllabus

<p>1 general exception to a charge, which does not direct the attention of the court to the particular portions of it to which objection is made, raises no question for review by this court.</p> <p>' ?he failure of a steam ferry company, engaged in transporting passengers for hire across a river, to provide seats enough for all, is not negligence, entailing^liability for injury by accident, unless it appears that a less number of seats was provided than was customary and sufficient for those who ordinarily preferred to be seated while crossing.</p>