Fletcher v. South Carolina & Georgia Extension R. R.

Citations

• 57 S.C. 205
• 35 S.E. 513
• 1900 S.C. LEXIS 31

Syllabus

<p>1. Railroads — Signals—Private Crossings. — Charge as to negligence in failing to signal private crossings used by permission, and explanation of “what facts of the case” bring a case within this rule, proper.</p> <p>2. Contributory Negligence. — Charge as to contributory negligence held to be full and careful.</p> <p>3. Engineer — Railroads.—Charge as to duty of engineer in looking out for danger at private crossings, sustained.</p> <p>4. Contributory Negligence — Charge.—Striking out of request to charge on contributory negligence by failure of plaintiff’s servant to look out for trains the words “like the present,” referring to this case, sustained, because it tends to charge on the facts.</p> <p>5. Railroads' — Speed.—Charge as to speed of trains sustained.</p> <p>6. Bill oe Sale. — Definition of bill of sale of personal property and rights of parties thereto, properly stated.</p>