Lunn v. Yellow Cab Company

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Eagen,

The plaintiff, John J. Lunn, sued the Yellow Cab Company and one of its cab drivers, Vernon J. Boyd, to recover damages for personal injuries suffered as a result of an assault committed by Boyd on Lunn during the former’s working hours. A jury trial resulted in a verdict in plaintiff’s favor against both defendants. The cab company filed motions for judg ment n.o.v. and/or a new trial, which the lower court dismissed. • From the judgment entered on the verdict, the cab company appeals.

The only witnesses testifying at trial as to the occurrence were the individuals…