Baier v. Glen Alden Coal Co.

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Linn,

This appeal is by defendant from judgment on a verdict for plaintiffs in an action of trespass to recover damages to their real estate caused by the use of dynamite by defendant’s contractor in drilling a hole in the sidewalk in front of, and about seven feet from, their house. The facts, which need not be repeated in detail, are stated in the opinion of the Superior Court reported in 131 Pa. Superior Ct. 309, 200 A. 190. The defense was that defendant had employed an independent contractor and was therefore not responsible for the contractor’s acts.

We find it…