HEDGES v. CHICAGO, M., ST. P. & P.R. CO.

No. 36304.

61 Wn.2d 418 (1963)

379 P.2d 199

DANIEL HEDGES et al., Respondents, v. CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, ST. PAUL AND PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, Appellant.

The Supreme Court of Washington, Department One.

February 7, 1963.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Richard L. Gemson, for appellant.

Herbert H. Freise and Cashatt, Williams, Connelly & Rekofke, for respondents.


ROSELLINI, J.

The plaintiff wife, while a passenger on one of the defendant's trains and walking near the forward door of the dining car, was thrown to the floor by a violent jerk or jolt which occurred when an axle journal broke, causing a portion of the undercarriage to drop into contact with the railroad ties. In this action, she recovered damages for personal injuries which she suffered as a result of this fall.

It is the position of the defendant that...

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