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Looney v. Metropolitan R. Co., 200 U.S. 480 (1906)
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Looney v. Metropolitan R. Co., 200 U.S. 480 (1906)
Looney v. Metropolitan Railroad Company No. 173 Argued December 14, 15, 1905 Decided February 19, 1906 200 U.S. 480
ERROR TO THE COURT OF APPEALS
OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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In an action for damages for personal injuries, while the defendant has the burden of proof of contributory negligence, the plaintiff must. establish the grounds of defendant’s liability, and to hold a master responsible, a servant must show by substantive proof that the appliances furnished were defective and knowledge of the defect or some omission in regard thereto. Negligence of defendant will not be inferred from the mere fact that the injury occurred, or from the presumption of care on the part of the plaintiff. There is equally a presumption that the defendant performed his duty.
The facts are stated in the opinion.
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U.S. Supreme Court, "Syllabus," Looney v. Metropolitan R. Co., 200 U.S. 480 (1906) in 200 U.S. 480 Original Sources, accessed July 1, 2025, http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=2PKJ3VHMYX1IJ36.
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U.S. Supreme Court. "Syllabus." Looney v. Metropolitan R. Co., 200 U.S. 480 (1906), in 200 U.S. 480, Original Sources. 1 Jul. 2025. http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=2PKJ3VHMYX1IJ36.
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U.S. Supreme Court, 'Syllabus' in Looney v. Metropolitan R. Co., 200 U.S. 480 (1906). cited in 1906, 200 U.S. 480. Original Sources, retrieved 1 July 2025, from http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=2PKJ3VHMYX1IJ36.
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