De Gregoris v. Stockwell Rubber Co.

Opinion by

Cercone, J.,

Appellant, Armand De Gregoris, brought an action in trespass against the defendant-appellee, Stockwell Rubber Company, Inc. (Stockwell), for personal injuries sustained by appellant as a result of a fall on Stockwell’s parking lot in Philadelphia. This matter was tried before a jury from September 13 to September 17, 1973. Following approximately eight hours of deliberation, the jury reported that they were unable to reach a verdict, and were therefore dismissed. Defendant Stockwell then *73moved for judgment on the whole record pursuant to the Act of April 20, 1911, P.L.…