Panama Railroad v. Toppin

Citations

• 252 U.S. 308
• 40 S. Ct. 319
• 64 L. Ed. 582
• 1920 U.S. LEXIS 1597

Syllabus

<p>By the laws of Panama, a railroad company is liable for personal injuries resulting from the criminal negligence of its servant in running an engine at a rate prohibited by the Panama Police Codo. P. 310.</p> <p>The rule of respondeat superior applies in Panama, in such cases, and due care in selecting the servant is not a defense for the railroad company. P. 311.</p> <p>In Panama, under Civil Code, Art. 2341, as well as in the Canal Zone, damages for physical pain are allowable in a personal injury case. P. 313. Panama R. R. Co. v. Bosse, 249 U. S. 41.</p>