Chappell v. Pittsburgh & West Virginia Railway Co.

Opinion by

Me. Justice Bok,

The plaintiff’s car halted at a stop sign in Oakdale, Allegheny County, and while waiting to move was struck violently in the rear by a runaway truck. He was injured and died ten months later. He began his action during his life, and upon his death before trial his widow was substituted for him on the record as administratrix. Thereafter, with leave of court, she amended the complaint by alleging that the negligence of the defendants caused the decedent’s death and asked as damages the funeral expenses and costs of administration.

The trial judge charged the jury as…