Filter v. McCabe

STEVENS, J.:

¶ 1 In the matter now before this Court, we are asked to determine whether the Restatement (Second) of Torts §§ 323 and 324, collectively referred to as the “Good Samaritan” doctrine, should apply to homeowners. We find that, under the specific facts of the within case, said sections do apply to a homeowner and, as such, reverse the order of the trial court.

¶2 The relevant facts and procedural history are as follows: On December 29, 1995, Appellee hosted a party at his home in Doylestown, Berks County, and among the attendees was Appellant Edward F. Filter, a neighbor of Appellee.…