Schmidt v. Philadelphia Rapid Transit Co.
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Appeal, No. 63, Jan. T., 1916, by defendant, from judgment of C. P. No. 2, Philadelphia Co. March T., 1914, No.- 4608, on verdict for plaintiff, in case of William Schmidt v. Philadelphia Eapid Transit Company. Trespass to recover damages for personal injuries. Before Barratt, P. J. The opinion of the Supreme Court states the facts. Verdict for the plaintiff for $2,000.00 and judgment thereon. Defendant appealed.
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Appeal, No. 63, Jan. T., 1916, by defendant, from judgment of C. P. No. 2, Philadelphia Co. March T., 1914, No.- 4608, on verdict for plaintiff, in case of William Schmidt v. Philadelphia Eapid Transit Company. Trespass to recover damages for personal injuries. Before Barratt, P. J. The opinion of the Supreme Court states the facts. Verdict for the plaintiff for $2,000.00 and judgment thereon. Defendant appealed. Errors assigned, among others, were various rulings of the trial judge.
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Mr. Justice Frazer,
Plaintiff sued for injuries sustained by a collision at the corner of Coral and York streets, Philadelphia, with a car belonging to, and operated by, defendant. Defendant’s cars at this point run north on Coral street, and turn eastward on York street. Another line runs south on Coral street, and turns westward on York street, there being no connection between the two lines in York street. *504Plaintiff testified that at the time of the accident lie was on the east side of Coral street, driving north in a two-wheel cart loaded with meat, and upon reaching the south…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Callahan v. Philadelphia Traction Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1898
- Young v. Philadelphia Rapid Transit Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1915
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- Lebesco v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation AuthoritySuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1977
- Murphy v. Phila. Rapid Transit Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1925
- Theisen v. Pittsburgh Railways Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1917
- Heaver v. Philadelphia Rapid Transit Co.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 1935
- Schuchalter v. P. R. T. Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1926
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