Legal Opinion

Porreca v. North Cleaners & Dyers, Inc.

Superior Court of Pennsylvania

Decided October 17, 1941No. Appeal, 317PublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion by

Rhodes, J.,

Plaintiff’s automobile and defendant’s truck collided as plaintiff attempted to cross a through highway ahead of the truck. Plaintiff then brought this action in trespass to recover for personal injuries and property damage. The jury returned a verdict in favor of plaintiff; defendant moved for judgment n.o.v.; and the court below entered judgment for defendant on the ground, that plaintiff was guilty of contributory negligence. Plaintiff has appealed.

We agree with the conclusion of the court below, as plaintiff upon entering a through highway observed defendant’s truck…

2Cases cited11 opinions

  1. Stevens v. AllcuttSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1936
  2. Dougherty v. Merchants Baking CompanySupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1933
  3. Riley v. McNaugherSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1935
  4. Wescott v. GeigerSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1927
  5. Jaski v. West Park Daily Cleaners & Dyers, Inc.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1939

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3Cited by5 opinions

  1. Kissell v. Motor Age Transit Lines, Inc.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1947
  2. Henry v. TraboshSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1973
  3. Hoffman v. GeorgeSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1944
  4. Schupp v. YagleSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1942
  5. Nolan v. WEBBERSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1959

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