Legal Opinion

Joseph v. Rochester Motor Coach Co.

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Decided September 30, 1955No. Appeal, 45PublishedCited by 10 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Arnold,

In this action of trespass for injuries to the minor plaintiff occasioned when run over by defendant’s bus, the jury returned a verdict for defendant, and plaintiffs appeal from the refusal to grant a new trial.

Plaintiffs acknowledge that there was no error in the trial, including the court’s charge, but contend that the court below abused its discretion in that the verdict was against the evidence and the weight of the evidence.

The proof may he clear and indisputable, yet if dependent upon oral testimony it is the jury’s province to decide as to the law…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Reel v. ElderSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1869
  2. Paustenbaugh v. Ward Baking Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1953
  3. Londrino v. Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United StatesSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1954

3Cited by10 opinions

  1. Sherman v. Manufacturers Light & Heat Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1957
  2. Battistone v. BenedettiSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1956
  3. Gaita v. PamulaSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1956
  4. Bailey v. GibbsSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1964
  5. Pennsylvania Railroad v. Sun Oil Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1956

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