Parker v. South Carolina & Georgia R. R.

Citations

• 48 S.C. 364
• 26 S.E. 669
• 1897 S.C. LEXIS 103

Syllabus

<p>1. Inspection oe Papers — Cases Criticised. — The order excepted to, requiring the defendant to permit the plaintiff to inspect certain papers, held, under the facts of this case, if erroneous, to be harmless error. Cartee v. Spence, 24 S. C., 558, and Jenkins v. Bennett, 40 S. C., 400, criticised.</p> <p>2. Charge — Damage.—It is not error to charge the jury in this case, under the facts proven, that in estimating damages, they might take into consideration the doctor’s bill.</p> <p>3. Charge. — It is not necessary that a Judge charge a special request in the exact language used, but it is sufficient if he cover the point requested.</p> <p>4. Contributory Negligence — Master and Servant. — Whether a servant is guilty of contributory negligence, because he remains ill the service of his master after he has knowledge of defects in the machinery or appliances with which he is furnished to work, is a question of fact for the jury.</p>