Mary Byrne, an Infant, by Guardian, Resp’t v. New York Central and Hudson River R. R. Co., Appl’t

Summary

The Court of Appeals affirmed the lower courts' judgment that the railroad was liable for injuries to the plaintiff caused by backing a train at an alley crossing that was extensively used by the public. The court held that the railroad must exercise reasonable and ordinary care, including giving reasonable notice, but is not absolutely required to ring a bell or blow a whistle.