Theil v. Wolfe
Superior Court of Pennsylvania
Appeal, No. 131, April T., 1921, by plaintiff, from judgment of C. P. Erie Co., Feb. T., 1916, No. 175, directing a verdict for the defendant in the case of John Theil v. Richard B. Wolfe. Trespass to recover damages for personal injuries. Before Whittelsey, J. The facts are stated in the opinion of the Superior Court. The court directed a verdict for the defendant and judgment was entered thereon. Plaintiff appealed. Error assigned, among others, was the order of the court.
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Appeal, No. 131, April T., 1921, by plaintiff, from judgment of C. P. Erie Co., Feb. T., 1916, No. 175, directing a verdict for the defendant in the case of John Theil v. Richard B. Wolfe. Trespass to recover damages for personal injuries. Before Whittelsey, J. The facts are stated in the opinion of the Superior Court. The court directed a verdict for the defendant and judgment was entered thereon. Plaintiff appealed. Error assigned, among others, was the order of the court. Haring v. McConnell, 244 Pa. 439; Tanner v. Hughes, 53 Pa. 291; Williams v. Ludwig Floral Co., 252 Pa. 140; Holzheimer…
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Trexler, J.,
The testimony in this case shows that the defendant was the owner of an automobile which was being operated under a license issued by the State Highway Department and that the machine was registered in what is known as the Dealer’s Class for the purpose of demonstrating, testing or selling. The presumption of law, therefore, was that the automobile was being used for such purposes, or as stated in Haring v. Connell, 244 Pa. 439, “The tag was, therefore, prima facie evidence that, at the time of the collision, the appellees, or someone acting under their authority, were…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Holzheimer v. Lit Bros.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1918
- Dunmore v. PaddenSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1918
- Williams v. Ludwig Floral Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1916
- Haring v. ConnellSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1914
- Beatty v. Firestone Tire & Rubber Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1919
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