98 Ga. 495 | Ga. | 1896
The facts are stated by the reporter.
We do not think Richmond was a “passenger"’ when he returned to the railroad station the last time on the day he claims to have been unlawfully assaulted and beaten by the company’s agent. He had no purpose of taking a train that day, having decided to resume his journey on the following morning. However, he undoubtedly had the right to go to the station for the purpose of looking after his baggage and arranging to have it checked, or safely stored until the next
2. If, however, the truth be that Richmond went to the station, not really for the purpose of transacting any legitimate business with the agent, but simply to upbraid or reproach him because of a real or supposed grievance occurring at an earlier hour of the day and a difficulty then arose between these men,’ it was one in which the company had no concern whatever, and should be treated as any other fight occurring between ordinary citizens. In connection with what is said above, see the opinion of Atkinson, Justice, in the case of Columbus & Rome Railway Co. v. Christian, 97 Ga. 56.
Judgment reversed.