Goddard v. Boston & Maine R.R. Co.
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
60 N.E. 486 (1901)
- Written by Michael Beverly, JD
Facts
Goddard (plaintiff) slipped on a banana peel on a platform of Boston & Maine Railroad Co. (B & M) (defendant). Goddard brought a negligence suit against B & M. The trial court awarded B & M a directed verdict. Goddard appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Holmes, C.J.)
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