Inland & Seaboard Coasting Co. v. Tolson

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1891-04-06

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Mr. Justice Gray delivered the opinion of the court. This was an action brought March 11, 1884, by Tolson against the Inland and Seaboard Coasting Company to recover damages for the crushing of his foot by the negligent management of a steamboat of the defendant. The plaintiff recovered a verdict for $8000, judgment on which was affirmed in general term. <span…

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