Wright v. Pennsylvania Railroad
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
1Opinion of the Court
Per Curiam,
These two appeals concern the same set of facts and will be disposed of together. The minor plaintiff and his parents sued in trespass to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by the child in coming in proximity to a high voltage wire, furnishing electric current for the operation of defendant’s trains on its main line at Narberth, Montgomery County. The jury rendered a verdict for plaintiffs, who are appellants here by reason of the action of the lower court in entering judgment for defendant non obstante veredicto.
The evidence discloses that the child was electrically…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Guilmartin v. PhiladelphiaSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1902
- Oil City & Petroleum Bridge Co. v. JacksonSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1886
- O'Gara v. Philadelphia Electric Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1914
- Brown v. ScrantonSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1933
- Colligen v. Philadelphia Electric Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1930
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- Dugan v. Pennsylvania RailroadSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1956