162 Wis. 111 | Wis. | 1916
The defendant company had adopted the following as one of its regulations for the conduct of its business: “The conductor shall request passengers to enter the car and move forward, endeavoring to keep the rear platform clear at all times.” Mr. Montgomery, vice-president and superintendent, testified that this rule was promulgated and enforced to promote safety of passengers and efficiency in service in the conduct of the business. An orderly and expeditious management is essential to carry on a street-car business and the requirements imposed on passengers by this
By the Gowrt. — The judgment appealed from is reversed, and the cause remanded to the circuit court with direction to award judgment dismissing plaintiff’s complaint.