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... ntent at http://about.jstor.org/participate--jstor/individuals/early-journal--content. JSTOR is a digital library of academic journals, books, and primary source objects. JSTOR helps people discover, use, and build upon a wide range of content through a powerful research and teaching platform, and preserves this content for future generations. JSTOR is part of ITHAKA, a not--for--profit organization that also includes Ithaka S+R and Portico. For more information about JSTOR, please contact support@jstor.org. RECENT IMPORTANT DECISIONS RECENT IMPORTANT DECISIONS tion that its attention was not called to that case by counsel. As to the court's statement that defendant's promise was fraudulent and void, it is only necessary to answer, with the Zacelo case, that though an advantage accrued to the plaintiff as the result of the advancement, the pleadings do not show that it came as the result of fraud or collusion. CARRImRS-PERSONAI, INJURY.-Deceased boarded a pay-as-you-enter car, which was so crowded that he, together with many others, was compelled to ride upon the rear platform, from which he was thrown and killed by a sudden lurch of the car. His wife brings this action, and appeals from a directed verdict for defendant below. Held, it was error for court below to direct a verdict for defendant. Larskowski v. Detroit United Ry., (Mich. 1916) I59 N. W. 530.