Hollins v. Pittsburgh Railways Co.

Opinion by

Wright, J.,

On February 8, 1954, Mary, Benjamin, and Jerry Hollins, then aged 8, 10, and 11 years, respectively, were traveling to school as passengers on a bus owned and operated by the Pittsburgh Railways Company. While proceeding down Josephine Street, which was icy at the time, the bus slid to the side and collided Avitli a Avooden telegraph pole. Clyde Hollins, parent and natural guardian of the children, brought suit in trespass on their behalf and in his own right, alleging that the bus had been operated negligently and. that the children had suffered injuries as a result.…