Concord v. Boston & Maine Railroad

Supreme Court of New Hampshire

Concord v. Boston & Maine Railroad

38 A. 378, 69 N.H. 87

Supreme Court of New Hampshire·Decided December 5, 1896·Published·Cited by 4 cases

Opinion

Carpenter, C. J.

“ It shall be the duty of the proprietors of every railroad to provide suitable crossings ... for the accommodation of the public.” P. S., c. 159, s. 1. The bridge is a crossing. Until it is made reasonably safe and convenient for the public use it is not suitable. It being agreed that the public safety requires the bridge to be lighted, there must be

Judgment for the plaintiffs.

All concurred.

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Carpenter, C. J.

“ It shall be the duty of the proprietors of every railroad to provide suitable crossings ... for the accommodation of the public.” P. S., c. 159, s. 1. The bridge is a crossing. Until it is made reasonably safe and convenient for the public use it is not suitable. It being agreed that the public safety requires the bridge to be lighted, there must be

Judgment for the plaintiffs.

All concurred.

Concord v. Boston & Maine Railroad, 38 A. 378, 69 N.H. 87 (N.H. 1896).

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