Michigan Supreme Court February 16, 1898 (Kingston v. Fort Wayne & Elmwood Railway Co.)

lead-opinion

Long, C. J.

The defendant, on October 10, 1891, owned and operated a horse railway in the city of Detroit. The plaintiff went upon one of its cars on that date, for the purpose of being transported as a passenger. It was what is called a “summer car,” open on both sides, with a step or running board, consisting of one board, extending the length of the car.