Grupp v. Philadelphia Rapid Transit Co.
Superior Court of Pennsylvania
Appeal, No. 263, Oct. T., 1909, by plaintiff, from judgment of 0. P. No. 2, Phila. Co., March T., 19,06, No. 438, on verdict for defendant in case of Otto Grupp v. Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company. Trespass to recover damages for personal injuries. Before WlLTBANK, J. The facts are stated in the opinion of the Superior Court. Verdict and judgment for defendant. Plaintiff appealed. Error assigned was in giving binding instructions for defendant.
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Henderson, J.,
The plaintiff’s appeal is from the judgment of the court below giving binding instructions for the defendant. The court assigned the contributory negligence of the plaintiff as the ground for this action. It is therefore necessary to consider the testimony introduced in the case. The plaintiff was employed as a teamster for a brewing company and was driving a team attached to a delivery wagon. The accident occurred between eleven and twelve o’clock in the forenoon at the. intersection of York and Tenth streets in the city of Philadelphia. The plaintiff was driving…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- Reel v. ElderSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1869
- Holden v. Pennsylvania RailroadSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1895
- Callahan v. Philadelphia Traction Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1898
- Colonial Trust Co. v. GetzSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1905
- Timler v. Philadelphia Rapid Transit Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1906
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- Murphy v. Phila. Rapid Transit Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1925
- Bickley v. Southern Pennsylvania Traction Co.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 1914
- Hawkins v. Philadelphia Rapid Transit Co.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 1922