Strain v. Vicksburg, S. & P. Ry. Co.

Citations

• 123 La. 407
• 49 So. 2
• 1909 La. LEXIS 718

Syllabus

<p>1. Carriers (§ 28G*) — Depot Platform — Obstruction — Negligence.</p> <p>The carrier is not at fault in placing trunks on its platform at a depot, provided a sufficient passageway is left on the platform.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For other cases, see Carriers, Cent. Dig. §§ 1142, 1140; Dec. Dig. § 280.*]</p> <p>2. Carriers (§ 280*) — Depot Platform — Obstruction — Negligence.</p> <p>There was margin or space of 24 inches on the outer edge of a platform 4 feet 10 inches from the ground.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For other cases, see Carriers. Cent. Dig. §§ 1142, 1140; Dec. Dig. § 280.*]</p> <p>3. Carriers (§ 247*) — Carriage of Passengers — Waiting Passenger — Cake Required.</p> <p>Due care must be exercised. The weight of the testimony is to the contrary.</p> <p>ROd. Note. — For other cases, see Carriers, Cent. Dig. §§ 981-993; Dec. Dig. § 247.*]</p> <p>4.Danger Apparent.</p> <p>If there was danger, it was open and apparent, easily avoidable.</p> <p>Two other persons about the time of the accident passed through the passageway provided without meeting with an accident.</p> <p>(Syllabus by the Court.)</p>