Richmond & Danville Railroad v. Yeamans
Citations
- 90 Va. 752
- 19 S.E. 787
- 1894 Va. LEXIS 59
Syllabus
<p>Railroads — Accident at crossing — Case at lar. — Plaintiff’s horse had calmly approached defendant’s train as it passed very close to him, and after it passed, having safely cleared the track, homeward bound, became frightened at the steam from the same engine on its return, and backed the wagon against the train, whereby plaintiff was injured. Held : Defendant not liable, as it could not foresee such unusual conduct on the part of the horse. R. & D. R. R. Co. v. Teamans, 86 Va., 861.</p>
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