Algard v. Philadelphia Rapid Transit Co.
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Appeal, No. 42, Jan. T., 1920, by defendant, from judgment of C. P. No. 1, Philadelphia Co., Sept. T., 1911, No. 4248, on verdict for plaintiff in case of Erwin C. Algard v. Phila. Rapid Transit Company. Trespass for personal injuries. Before Shoemaker, J. Verdict and judgment for defendant for $5,374. Defendant appealed. Error assigned was in refusing defendant’s motion for judgment n. o. v.
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Mr. Justice Frazer,
Plaintiff sued to recover for personal injuries sustained in a collision between one of defendant’s cars and a wagon upon which he was seated and driving. A verdict was rendered for plaintiff and, following a refusal by the court below to sustain a motion for judgment non obstante veredicto and entry of judgment for plaintiff, defendant appealed.
On October 12, 1917, about 6:40 p. m., plaintiff was driving westward on Erie avenue in the City of Philadelphia, on which street defendant operates its cars on a double line of tracks located in the center of the roadway.…
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