Legal Opinion

Young v. Mencer

Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, Lycoming County

Decided February 10, 1960No. 253Published

1Opinion of the Court

Williams, P. J.,

Plaintiff has filed a complaint in trespass to which preliminary objections have been entered. According to the complaint the action is brought for the wrongful death of Dorothy H. Young which was caused, according to the complaint, by defendant’s negligent operation of a rotary lawnmower.

The complaint reads:

“7. The defendant was negligent
“(a) In operating his rotary lawnmower on May 17, 1958 on his lawn, in the presence of the Decedent, under his, defendant’s exclusive control, with the knowledge that the said rotary lawn mower was not in proper working condition and…

2Cases cited16 opinions

  1. Shafer v. Lacock, Hawthorn & Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1895
  2. Fitzpatrick v. PenfieldSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1920
  3. Knox v. SimmermanSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1930
  4. Kotal v. GoldbergSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1953
  5. Dillon v. William S. Scull Co.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 1948

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