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· 6/15/1900

Jackson v. St. Louis South Western Railway Co.

Citations

  • 52 La. Ann. 1706

Syllabus

<p>Syllabus.</p> <p>1. Where a boy of fourteen, even though he be trespassing, is forcibly ejected from a moving railroad train, by a person for whose actions the company is responsible, and thereby loses an arm, the company will be held liable in damages.</p> <p>2. Verdict for $4,000.00 sustained.</p>

Judges: Monroe

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