Legal Opinion

Bowser v. J. C. Penney Co.

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Decided September 26, 1945No. Appeal, 196PublishedCited by 12 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Drew,

This is an appeal from the refusal of the court below to take off a compulsory nonsuit. Mildred E. Bowser, plaintiff, was injured by a fall alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the J. C. Penney Company, defendant. She and her husband, Leroy E. Bowser, co-plaintiff, brought an action in trespass against defendant and after they had presented their evidence, the trial court on motion of defendant, granted a nonsuit on the' ground that plaintiff had not established negligence.

Viewing the evidence'as we must in the light most favorable to plaintiffs and…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Vetter v. Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1935
  2. Kimble v. WilsonSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1945
  3. Nettis v. General Tire Co. of Philadelphia, Inc.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1935
  4. Diver v. Singer Manufacturing Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1903
  5. Ralston v. MerrittSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1935

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3Cited by12 opinions

  1. Boles v. Montgomery Ward & Co.Ohio Supreme Court · 1950
  2. Myers v. Penn Traffic Co.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 1992
  3. Burton v. Horn & Hardart Baking Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1952
  4. Strout v. American Stores Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1956
  5. Brand v. Donahoe's Inc.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1947

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