Scott v. American Express Co.
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Appeal, No. 170, Jan. T., 1916, by defendant, from judgment of C. P. No. 2, Philadelphia Co., Dec. T., 1914, No. 268, on verdict for plaintiffs, in case of Elizabeth Scott, Administratrix of the Estate of Joseph P. Scott, deceased, and Elizabeth Scott, Administratrix of Edward A. Scott, deceased, v. American Express Company, a corporation. Trespass to recover damages for personal injuries.
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Appeal, No. 170, Jan. T., 1916, by defendant, from judgment of C. P. No. 2, Philadelphia Co., Dec. T., 1914, No. 268, on verdict for plaintiffs, in case of Elizabeth Scott, Administratrix of the Estate of Joseph P. Scott, deceased, and Elizabeth Scott, Administratrix of Edward A. Scott, deceased, v. American Express Company, a corporation. Trespass to recover damages for personal injuries. Before Babbatt, P. J. Plaintiff’s injuries consisted of compound fractures of both legs above the knees, lacerations and bruises of the scalp, arms and back. Two unsuccessful operations were performed to…
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Opinion by
Mr. Justice Frazer,. This action was brought by Joseph P. Scott, a minor, and Edward A. Scott, his father, to recover damages for injuries sustained by the former, as a result of alleged negligence of defendant in permitting the brakes and steering apparatus on a motor truck, on which the minor was riding in the discharge of his duties, to become out of order and remain in a state of disrepair, which resulted in the machine becoming unmanageable in descending a street with some grade, and striking a telephone pole located along the highway. Joseph P. Scott died as a result of his…
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