Brooks v. Buckley & Banks

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Kephart,

Buckley & Banks had a contract with the City of Philadelphia to furnish men and trucks for the purpose of removing snow and ice from the streets between curbs. Brooks, one of their employees, was injured while at work. His employers were ordered to pay compensation, and they appeal. The question we must decide is whether appellants, Buckley & Banks, or the City of Philadelphia, is responsible for the payment of compensation.

' Appellants’ position is that, because the city is a municipal corporation, it was under a duty to keep its highway free and clear for…