Cobb v. Columbia, &c., Railroad

Citations

• 37 S.C. 194
• 15 S.E. 878
• 1892 S.C. LEXIS 5

Syllabus

<p>1. Non-Suit—New Trial.—This court sustained the trial judge in refusing a non-suit, there being some evidence to support the claim, and in refusing a new trial on questions of fact.</p> <p>2. Damages—Issues.—Can judgment be rendered for actual damages sustained in a case of tort, where the action is for exemplary damages?</p> <p>3. Master—Acts oe Servant.—A railroad company is responsible for damages resulting from acts done by its engineer maliciously, wilfully, and wantonly while in the exercise of his duties, but not for all acts of its employees, whether in the course of their employment or not.</p> <p>Only Result Concurred in.</p>