Koller v. Pennsylvania R. R. Co.

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Drew,

As a result of an accident in which a train of defendant, Pennsylvania Railroad Company, collided with the rear of a train of the New York Central Railroad Company, Arthur Roller, plaintiff, sustained severe and permanent injuries. He brought this action in trespass to recover compensation. After defendant’s motion for a directed verdict was refused, the jury found for plaintiff. The court later entered judgment n. o. v. and plaintiff appealed.

The accident occurred on June 25,1941, near Jersey-Shore, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, while a New York Central train, in…