Lyles v. Philadelphia Rapid Transit Co.

Opinion by

Linn, J.,

Defendant complains (1) that its motion for judgment n. o. v. was refused, and (2) that the verdict was so excessive as to require a re-trial.

Plaintiff was a guest, occupying with three others, the rear seat of an automobile that was struck by defendant’s street car at 61st and Vine Street's in Philadelphia shortly after midnight August 28, 1924.

There was evidence to support the averment that defendant was negligent; we may therefore not interfere with the verdict on the first ground urged.

Defendant’s street oar moved east on Vine Street (50 feet wide between curbs) and…