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· 5/14/1904

Haas v. New Orleans Rys. Co.

Citations

  • 112 La. 747
  • 36 So. 670
  • 1904 La. LEXIS 458

Syllabus

<p>STREET RAILWAYS — PERSONAL INJURIES — NEGLIGENCE — DUTY OF HOTONEER — EVIDENCE— SUFFICIENCY.</p> <p>1. In a case sounding- in damages growing out of a collision between an electric car and a float, the crowded street rendered it -necessary to be more than usually careful.</p> <p>2. It devolved upon the fioatman not to attempt to cross in face of danger, and the moConeer to hold his car under control so as to be able to stop within the shortest possible distance. The failure was with the latter.</p> <p>3. The court carefully examined the testimony, and, after consideration, concluded that the weight of the testimony was with plaintiff, and affirmed the verdict of the jury and the judgment of the district court.</p> <p>On Rehearing.</p> <p>4.The amount allowed by the verdict was reduced, as will be seen by consulting the decree.</p> <p>(Syllabus by the Court.)</p>

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