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Brown v. Collins
New Hampshire Superior Court
53 N.H. 442 (1873)
- Written by Megan Petersen, JD
Facts
Brown (plaintiff) owned a stone post that contained a street lamp. Collins (defendant) was operating a horse-drawn wagon loaded with grain near Brown’s post. Collins was stopped near a railroad track. A locomotive passed and frightened Collins’ horses. The horses became uncontrollable and bolted from the tracks. Collins was thrown from his seat, and the horses and wagon crashed into Brown’s post, causing damage. Brown sued Collins for trespass.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Doe, J.)
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