A Treatise on the Law of Carriers of Passengers, Volume 1

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West publishing Company, 1897 - Carriers - 1693 pages
 

Contents

Highest Practicable Care
21
Unforeseen Accidents
22
Duty to Adopt New DevicesFinancial Ability
26
SameNebraska Statute
27
Province of Court and Jury
28
Custom and Practice of Other Carriers
29
SameNegligence of Employés and Independent Contractors
30
Act of God and of Public Enemy
31
Same Degree of Care Required Whatever Mode of Conveyance Adopted
32
SameFreight and Construction Trains
33
SameInspection and Repair
34
SameObstructions
35
SameStreet Cars
36
SameStreetCar Tracks
37
Same Stage Coaches 20 SameVessels
38
SameLatent Defects
39
SameLiability for Negligence of Manufacturer
40
SameInspection
41
SameGuarding Car Windows
42
SameCar Platforms
43
SameMotive Power for Street Cars
44
FET CAR
49
Same Statutory Requirements
57
FET CAR PAS1
65
SameStreet Cars
77
Rate of Speed
78
SameFreight Trains
79
SameStreet Cars
80
Sudden Jerk of Cars
81
Crowded Cars and Platforms
82
SameStreet Cars
83
SameStagecoaches
84
Permitting Passenger to Ride on Platform of Street
85
Vestibuled Trains and Sleeping Cars
86
Slamming of Car Door
87
CollisionsBetween Trains Running on Same Track
88
SameBetween Trains at Grade Crossings
89
SameAt StreetRailway Crossings
90
SameBetween Street Car and Vehicle
91
Other Breaches of Carriers Duty during Transportation
92
Statutory Provisions against Fires and Explosives on Trains
93
Stagecoaches
94
CHAPTER III
96
Degree of Care
99
Defects in Station Buildings
104
Station Platforms
110
SameAdjustment Between Platform and Trains
111
Approaches
114
Ownership by Third Persons
115
Snow and
118
Lights
121
CHAPTER IV
124
Degree and Standard of Care
128
Duty to Use Senses and Ascertain Facts Reliance on Carrier SameOn Carriers Servants
131
Use of Station PlatformKnowledge of Defects
132
Using Unlighted Premises
133
Standing near Edge of Station Platform
134
Standing between Car Tracks
135
Crossing Railroad Track at Station
136
SameAt Intermediate Station
137
SameStepping from Car to Track
138
633
150
SameExistence of Safe and Unsafe Exit
153
SameFreight Trains
157
SameStreet Cars
158
SameVessels
161
Reasonable Time to Get On and
163
Same Signals for Starting
166
SameSudden Movement of Train after Invitation to Get On or
168
SameDirection to Leave Moving Train
171
SameFreight Trains 72 SameStreet Cars
177
Conflict of Laws as to Limitation of Liability Carriers Lien for Fare
179
SameElevators
186
CHAPTER V
187
SamePosition of Cars in Train
190
FARES
194
259 Right toReasonableness
196
Riding on Platform
203
CHAPTER VI
226
CHAPTER VII
229
SameLicensees at Stations
239
Same Trespassers on Trains
240
CHAPTER VIII
254
State Regulation
260
SameOf StreetRailway Fares by City
261
SameInterstate Commerce
262
SamePenalty for Excessive Fare
263
SameFree Passes to Public Officers
264
SameSale of Tickets by Scalpers
265
Children
267
Intoxicated Passengers
268
Same Ejection
269
CHAPTER IX
273
319 SameMistake of Gateman
319
SameMistake in Taking up Tickets
320
SameMistake as to Time Limit
321
SameMistake as to Trains
322
CHAPTER X
323
SameFront Platform 159 SamePassenger Incumbered with Packages 160 Passengers on Vessels 161 Boarding Passenger Elevator 162 During Transp...
324
SameCases Holding Ticket Conclusive as between Conductor and Passenger
325
SameRight to Resist Wrongful Expulsion
326
Disobedience of Rules
327
L
328
SameIntoxicated Persons
329
SameOvert Acts
330
Same Statute Authorizing Ejection or Arrest
331
Place of Ejection
332
Same Statutory Requirements
333
Mode of Ejection
334
SameResistance of Passenger
335
SameOrders and Threats
336
SameProvince of Court and Jury
337
Refunding Fare
338
Duty of Ejected Passenger
339
Masters Liability for Servants Torts
340
History and Reason of the Rule
341
No Distinction between Corporations and Individuals
342
Who are Servants
343
SameIndependent Contractors
344
SamePhysicians and Surgeons
345
SamePilots
346
SameDouble Employment
347
SamePolice Duties
348
SamePerson Assisting Servant
349
SameEvidence of Employment
350
Torts Commanded or Ratified by Master
351
Negligence of Servant
352
Excessive or Erroneous Execution of Authority
353
SameExploded Rule Exempting Master from Liability for Willful Torts of Servant
354
SameMisconduct at Stations
355
SameDirecting or Assisting Passenger in Boarding or Alight
356
SameInviting Persons to Ride in Dangerous and Prohibited Places
357
SameEjection of Passengers
358
Same Ejection of Trespassers
359
SameFalse Imprisonment and Arrest
360
SameEnforcing Payment of Fare
361
SameDirecting Performance of Perilous Service
362
SameWarning Passengers of Danger SameViolation of Masters Orders
363
SameApplications of Rule
366
Same Justifiable Assaults
367
SameWhen Terminates
368
Independent Torts of Servants
369
Contracts of Agents
370
Connecting CarriersLiability of Carrier for Its Own Torts
371
SameLiability of First Carrier for Torts of Connecting Car rier
372
SamePartnership or Joint Management
373
SameRefusal to Honor Ticket
374
SameRights and Liabilities as between Themselves
375
Use of Anothers Means of TransportationLiability of Carry ing Company
376
SameLiability of TrackOwning Company
377
SameRailroad and SleepingCar Companies
378
Lease of RailroadsLiability of Lessee
379
SameLiability of Lessor
380
Sale of Railroad
381
Consolidation of Railroads
382
Ultra Vires Defense
383
384 Receivers as Common Carriers
384
SameActions against
385
SameLiability of Railroad Company
386
SameEffect of Discharge
387
Mortgage Trustees
388
Power to Stipulate against Negligence
389
SameStatutory Prohibitions
390
SameRule in New York and in England
391
SameGross Negligence Rule 3 SameGratuitous Passengers
392
SameWho are Gratuitous Passengers
394
SameExpress Messengers
395
SameConnecting Lines
396
SameLimitation as to Amount of Recovery
397
Conflict of Laws
398
Mode in Which Limitation may be Made
399
SameContract with Third Person
400
Construction of Contract
401
Release and Discharge after Injury
402
SameRescission
403
SameRatification and Laches
404
No Distinction in Principle between Carriers by Water and by Land
405
Duty to Carry to Destination without Delay
406
Accommodations
407
Authority and Power of Master
408
Duty to Passengers in Shipwreck
409
Admiralty Jurisdiction
410
SameLiability of Vessel
411
Liability of Master
412
Statutory RegulationsEmigrant or Steerage Passengers
413
Same Steam Vessels
414
SameCarrying Excessive Number of Passengers
415
SameCarrying Explosives
416
Statutory Limitation of Vessel Owners Liability
417
418 SameTo What Claims Statute Extends
418
SameFailure to Receive Passenger or to Carry to Destina
424
SameAlleging Duty of CareRelation of Carrier and Passen
430
Defensive Pleadings
436
SameAllegations as to Place
439
SameAllegations of Negligence
440
SameAllegations of Gross Negligence and Willfulness
441
SameAllegations by Plaintiff Negativing Contributory Neg ligence
442
SameIn Actions for Ejection and Failure to Carry to Destina tion
443
SameAllegations as to Damages and Injuries
444
SameDefendants Pleadings
445
SameWaiver of Objections
446
Knowledge of Defects or Incompetency
447
Custom and Usage
448
Other Acts of Negligence
449
Other Accidents
450
Other Defects
451
Subsequent Precautions and Repairs
452
Best EvidenceEvidence on Former Trial
461
Miscellaneous DecisionsNegligence and Contributory Negli gence
462
CHAPTER XI
463
SameAs to Damages and Injuries
464
Opinion Evidence
465
Same As to Injuries and Damages
466
Expert Evidence
467
SameOn What Subjects Competent
468
SameMedical Experts
469
470 SameMedical Opinions Based on Statements Made out of Court
470
SameExamination of Experts
471
Privileged Communications
472
Burden of Proof
473
SameAs to Breach of Duty
474
Same As to Damages and Injuries
475
SameContributory Negligence
476
Degree of Proof
477
Judicial Notice
478
Presumption of Being Passenger
479
Presumption of NegligenceHappening of Accident
480
SameAccidents on Road Vehicles SameDerailment of Car or Train
482
SameCollision
483
SameExplosions
484
SameDefective Roadbed and Machinery
485
SameConcussion of Cars and Jars of Trains and Boats
486
SameInjuries to Passengers While Embarking and Alight
487
CHAPTER XII
488
SameDeath of Passenger
489
SameOther Cases Where Presumption has Obtained
490
SameOther Cases Where Presumption has not Obtained
491
SameContributory Negligence
492
SamePersons not Passengers
493
SameRebutting the Presumption
494
SameRule in Texas
495
Same Statutory Presumptions
496
Credibility of Witnesses
497
SameContradictory Statements
498
SameFalsus in Uno Falsus in Omnibus
499
Positive and Negative Testimony
500
Failure to Call Witness
501
CHAPTER XIII
502
Admiralty Rule
503
SameBetween Witnesses for Same Party
504
SameSufficiency of Evidence as to Relationship of Carrier and Passenger
505
Comparative Negligence
506
SameDuty of Judge on Motion for New Trial
507
SameOn Appeal
508
Rule in Tennessee
509
Limitation of Actions
510
Rule in Georgia and Florida
511
Competency of Jurors
512
Rule in Nebraska
513
InstructionsProvince of Jury
514
CHAPTER XIV
515
SamePleading and Evidence to Support
516
SameDefining and Presenting Issues
517
SameAs to Damages
518
SameConstruction as a Whole
519
SameRequests and Exceptions
520
Verdict
521
Personal Injuries
522
SameBodily Injury and Pain
523
SameFuture Injury and Pain
524
SameLoss of Time and Impairment of Earning Capacity
525
SameExpense of Cure
526
SameMarried Women
527
SameRecovery by Husband for Injuries to Wife
528
SameRecovery by Parent for Injuries to Child
529
SameMitigation of Damages
530
Mental Suffering and Fright
531
SameIllness or Insanity Caused by Fright or Shock
532
Refusal to Accept Passenger
533
Breach of Charter Party and of Contract for Free Pass
534
Failure to Carry to Destination and Delay in Transportation
535
Carrying Past Destination
536
Ejection
537
CHAPTER XV
540
False Imprisonment
541
Definition and When Recoverable
542
Railroad Companies
543
Province of Court and Jury
544
UnionDepot Companies
545
SleepingCar Companies
546
StreetRailroad Companies
547
Proprietors of Road Vehicles
548
Poverty of Defendant
549
Vessel Owners 209 Passenger Elevators
550
Carrying Past Destination
551
CHAPTER XVI
552
Rude and Insulting Tone
553
Statutory Provisions
554
Power of Courts over Excessive Verdicts
555
Personal Injuries
556
SameBruises Contusions and Muscular Injuries
557
SameHernia
558
SameSprains and Dislocations
559
SameBroken Bones
560
SameLoss of Limb
561
SameInjuries to Spine and Nervous System
562
SameFemale Troubles
563
SameLoss of Society Services
564
Assault Insult and Arrest
565
Failure or Refusal to Accept and Carry Passenger
566
Denial of Accommodations
567
Carrying Past Destination
568
Ejection
569
SamePersonal Injuries
570
SameGood Faith of Conductor
571
SameAt Place Other Than a Station
572
Compelling Payment of Two Fares
573
PracticeRemittitur
574
Inadequate Damages
575
CommonLaw Rule
576
Modern Statutes
577
SameMassachusetts Statutory Provisions Pertaining to Pas sengers
578
Same Statutes of Missouri Colorado and New Mexico
579
Carriers Liability
580
SameConsideration for Carriage
581
SameAct of
582
SameAct of Public Enemy
583
SameSeizure on Legal Process
584
SameInstances Where Liability has been Enforced
585
Duty to Carry
586
What Constitutes Baggage
587
5SS SameProvince of Court and Jury 589 SameWearing Apparel
589
SameHousehold Goods
590
Same Tools and Surgical Instruments
591
SameManuscripts
592
593 SameTheatrical Paraphernalia
593
SameJewelry
594
SameBicycles
595
SameFirearms
596
SameDogs
597
SameMoney
598
SameDuty to Disclose Value
599
SameProperty of Third Persons
600
SamePassenger to Accompany
601
Merchandise
602
SameCustom and Usage
603
SameCarriers Duty to Inquire
604
SamePayment of Extra Compensation
605
SameKnowledge of Carrier
606
G07 Rights of Passenger as to Property not Baggage 608 Duration of Liability as Insurer
608
When Liability Begins
609
CHAPTER XVII
610
SameNotice to Carrier SamePurchase of Ticket
611
SameAgents Authority to Receive Baggage
612
Termination of Liability
613
SameWhat is Reasonable Time for Delivery
614
SameDelay for Convenience of Carrier
615
SameDelay for Convenience of Passenger
616
SameDelivery According to Custom
617
SameMistake
618
SamePersons Having Business at Sations
619
SameDeath of Passenger During Voyage
620
Liability as Warehouseman
621
SameTermination of Liability
622
Connecting CarriersLiability of Each as to Its Own Line
623
SameTrespassing Children
624
SameLiability of Connecting Carrier Beyond Its Line
625
SamePartnership and Joint Traffic Arrangements
626
Limitation of Liability by Contract
627
SameConnecting Lines
628
SameMode in Which Liability may be Limited
629
Limitation as to Value of Baggage
630
DUTY TO ACCEPT AND CARRY PASSENGERS 242 Carrier must Accept All Proper Persons 243 Who may be Rejected 244 245 SameBusiness Ri...
631
General Average Contribution
635
Carriers Liability
636
SameRailroad Companies
637
SameSteamboats and Vessels
638
SameSleeping Cars
639
SameLiability of Railroad Company for Loss of Articles from Sleeping
640
SameArticles Left in
641
CHAPTER XIX
642
Contributory Negligence of Passenger
643
Parties
644
CHAPTER XX
645
Pleading
646
Amendments
647
At Stations
648
During TransportationSeats
649
Burden of Proof and Presumptions
650
SameHeating Cars
651
Sleeping Cars
652
SameDelay in Delivery
653
Chair Cars
655
Separation of Passengers on Account of
656
Separation of Passengers on Account of Color
657
Same Statutes Requiring Separation 258 Same Statutes Requiring Equal Accommodations
662
Mode of Payment 267 Time of Payment
669
Higher Train Fare
691
SameReasonable Opportunity to Purchase Ticket
692
SameExcessive or Unreasonable Train Fare
698
On Freight Trains
702
Free PassContract
703
Remedies of Carrier for Nonpayment
705
Recovery Back by Passenger
708
CHAPTER XXII
711
Statutory Limitation of Liability
715
SameLimitation must be Reasonable
734
SameConstruction of Limitation
735
SameCoupon Tickets
743
SameStopOver Privileges
745
SameCalifornia Statute 295 StreetCar Transfers and Tickets
747
CHAPTER XXIII
750
CHAPTER XXIV
779
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