Steffenson v. Lehigh Valley Transit Co.

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Allen M. Stearne,

This is an action in trespass for injuries alleged to have been caused by the negligent operation of a street car by defendant’s motorman. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff. Upon refusal of the court below to grant defendant’s motion for a new trial or motion for judgment non obstante veredicto, judgment was entered on the verdict. This appeal followed.

Viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, the facts are as follows: On September 3, 1946, at about 7:30 p.m., d.s.t., plaintiff was driving his automobile south on…