Drew v. Laber

477 Pa. 297 (1978)

383 A.2d 941

James F. DREW, Appellant,

v.

Charles LABER, Jr., and Township of Ridley, Appellee.

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

Argued January 10, 1978.

Decided March 23, 1978.

Kassab, Cherry & Archbold, Dale A. Betty, Media, for appellant.

George J. McConchie, Media, for appellee.

Before EAGEN, C.J., and O'BRIEN, ROBERTS, POMEROY, NIX, MANDERINO and LARSEN, JJ.

OPINION

LARSEN, Justice.

James F. Drew, while walking on Bullens Lane in Ridley Township, was permanently injured when struck by an automobile driven by Charles Laber, Jr. Drew instituted an action in trespass seeking recovery of…