Ubelmann v. American Ice Co.
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Appeal, No. 186, Jan. T., 1903, by defendant, from judgment of C. P. No. 5, Phila. Co., March T., 1902, No. 2888, on verdict for plaintiff in case of Charles W. Ubelmann v. American Ice Company. Trespass to recover damages for personal injuries. Before Martin, P. J. The facts are stated in the opinion of the Supreme Court. Verdict for plaintiff for $9,375, upon which judgment was entered for $6,000, all above that sum having been remitted.
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Appeal, No. 186, Jan. T., 1903, by defendant, from judgment of C. P. No. 5, Phila. Co., March T., 1902, No. 2888, on verdict for plaintiff in case of Charles W. Ubelmann v. American Ice Company. Trespass to recover damages for personal injuries. Before Martin, P. J. The facts are stated in the opinion of the Supreme Court. Verdict for plaintiff for $9,375, upon which judgment was entered for $6,000, all above that sum having been remitted. Errors assigned among others were (1, 2) admission in evidence of the city ordinances of April 6, 1900, and April 10, 1894.
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Mr. Justice Brown,
If the two ordinances of the city of Philadelphia relating to the inspection of elevators had not been introduced by the plaintiff under defendant’s objection, and the verdict had been in his favor, judgment for hijp on it would have to be affirmed. In all other respects the case was properly tried and submitted to the jury. The third, fourth, fifth and seventh assignments of error are dismissed.
' The fall of the elevator was alleged to be due to the break-' ing of a brake or shifter, the use of which is the distinct and specific act of negligence charged by the…
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