Stodd v. City of Philadelphia
U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Eastern Pennsylvania
At Law. Action by William P. Stock! .and Elizabeth M. Stock! against the City of Philadelphia. On motions by defendant for judgment non obstante veredicto and for a new trial.
1Opinion of the Court
HOLLAND, District Judge.
This is a suit to recover damages by the parents for the death of a minor child, about 4% years old, who was killed while playing on the public highway in the city of Philadelphia. The case was submitted to the jury, and a verdict returned in favor of the plaintiffs lor $620. A request for binding instructions in favor of the defendant was refused, which now entitles the defendant to move for judgment non obstante veredicto. Motion and reasons for a new trial have also been filed:
*660Plaintiffs were and have been residing with their parents about 11 months at No. 2153…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Henderson v. Continental Refining Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1908
- Evers v. Philadelphia Traction Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1896
- Del Rossi v. CooneySupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1904
- Karahuta v. Schuylkill Traction Co.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 1898
- Distasio v. United Traction Co.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 1908
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3Cited by1 opinion
- Irvine v. Town of GreenwoodSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1911