West Virginia Supreme Court February 11, 1908 (Riedel v. Wheeling Traction Co.)

Poffenbarger, President:

The circuit court of Marshall county set aside a verdict for $15,000.00 in favor of Louisa Riedel, against the Wheeling Traction Company, for damages "resulting from injuries sustained by her on a street crossing in the city of Benwood, by the alleged negligence of the company, in the operation of one of its electric cars, on the ground of contributory negligence, and of