Prager v. Gordon
Superior Court of Pennsylvania
Appeal, No. 81, Oct. T., 1921, by defendant, from judgment of O. P No. 5, Phila. Co., March T., 1917, No. 2409, on verdict for plaintiff in the case of Leah Prager, by her next friend and husband Joseph Prager, and Joseph Prager in his own right, v. Benjamin L. Gordon. Trespass to recover damages for personal injuries. Before Martin, P. J. The facts are stated in the opinion of the Superior Court.
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Appeal, No. 81, Oct. T., 1921, by defendant, from judgment of O. P No. 5, Phila. Co., March T., 1917, No. 2409, on verdict for plaintiff in the case of Leah Prager, by her next friend and husband Joseph Prager, and Joseph Prager in his own right, v. Benjamin L. Gordon. Trespass to recover damages for personal injuries. Before Martin, P. J. The facts are stated in the opinion of the Superior Court. Verdict for plaintiff, Leah Prager, for $800 and for plaintiff, Joseph Prager, for $200 and judgment thereon. Defendant appealed. Errors assigned were the charge of the court, answers to points and…
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Trexler, J.,
Morris Cohen the owner of the house, No. 774, South Fifth Street, rented three rooms on the second floor to Joseph Prager. There were six tenants in the house. In the rear of the third floor, and superimposed on the roof was a platform which all the tenants used as a place to hang out their wash. Steps were provided so that they could have easy access thereto. Cohen having died, in his last will and testament appointed the defendant among others trustee and executor. Mrs. Prager went upon the platform for the purpose of hanging out wash, trod on a board which gave way…
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