The American and English Railroad Cases: A Collection of All Cases, Affecting Railroads of Every Kind, Decided by the Courts of Appellate Jurisdiction in the United States, England, and Canada [1894-1913].E. Thompson Company, 1912 |
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... reached . Another contention is that the stipulations of the contract do not impose mutual obligations upon the parties , and that for such reason the contract is void . This proposition can have no other relevant meaning here than that ...
... reached . Another contention is that the stipulations of the contract do not impose mutual obligations upon the parties , and that for such reason the contract is void . This proposition can have no other relevant meaning here than that ...
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... reached on the former hearing . The result is that the judg- ment then given will not be disturbed . KNAPPEN , Circuit Judge , concurs in the conclusion that the judgment of the Circuit Court should be reversed and a new trial ordered ...
... reached on the former hearing . The result is that the judg- ment then given will not be disturbed . KNAPPEN , Circuit Judge , concurs in the conclusion that the judgment of the Circuit Court should be reversed and a new trial ordered ...
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... reached the switch go- ing from the lead track to the main line , this switch was open or out of fix , and the train passed through the switch , across the switch track , through the switch to the main line and on the main line , and as ...
... reached the switch go- ing from the lead track to the main line , this switch was open or out of fix , and the train passed through the switch , across the switch track , through the switch to the main line and on the main line , and as ...
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... reached the switch , and if there was danger to turn the red light to the main line . He had the right to assume that these duties had been performed , and under the circumstances the question was raised as to whether he acted as a man ...
... reached the switch , and if there was danger to turn the red light to the main line . He had the right to assume that these duties had been performed , and under the circumstances the question was raised as to whether he acted as a man ...
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... reached the switch ; that , instead of doing so he , gave no signal until the train was in 25 yards of the switch , and then , by waving a lantern some distance from the track , and not across it ; and , if so , the jury could find that ...
... reached the switch ; that , instead of doing so he , gave no signal until the train was in 25 yards of the switch , and then , by waving a lantern some distance from the track , and not across it ; and , if so , the jury could find that ...
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Page 158 - J., observed that in order for it to apply "there must be reasonable evidence of negligence, but where the thing is shown to be under the management of the defendant or his servants, and the accident is such as in the ordinary course of things does not happen, if those who have the management use proper care, it affords reasonable evidence, in the absence of explanation by the defendants, that the accident arose from want of care.
Page 115 - All complaints for the recovery of damages shall be filed with the Commission within two years from the time the cause of action accrues, and not after...
Page 220 - Acts relating to train brakes, automatic couplers, grab irons, and the height of drawbars shall be held to apply to all trains, locomotives, tenders, cars, and similar vehicles used on any railroad engaged in interstate commerce, and in the Territories and the District of Columbia, and to all other locomotives, tenders, cars, and similar vehicles used in connection therewith...
Page 200 - The power and authority of regulating railroad freights and passenger tariffs, preventing unjust discriminations, and requiring reasonable and just rates of freight and passenger tariffs, are hereby conferred upon the General Assembly, whose duty it shall be to pass laws, from time to time, to regulate...
Page 28 - To do all acts and make all regulations which may be necessary or expedient, for the preservation of health, and the suppression of disease.
Page 585 - ... resulting in whole or in part from the negligence of any of the officers, agents, or employees of such carrier, or by reason of any defect or insufficiency, due to its negligence, in its cars, engines, appliances, machinery, track, roadbed, works, boats, wharves, or other equipment.
Page 98 - ... or any change in the mode of operating its road and conducting its business is reasonable and expedient in order to promote the security, convenience and accommodation of the public...
Page 538 - The former verdict or other decision may be vacated and a new trial granted, on the application of the party aggrieved, for any of the following causes, materially affecting the substantial rights of such party: 1.
Page 212 - The case was tried before a jury, which rendered a verdict in favor of the plaintiffs against both of the defendants, and awarded damages in the sum of $8,000.
Page 125 - A trial by jury resulted in a verdict and judgment in favor of appellee in the sum of $9,000, and the railway company and McEwen appeal.