Legal Opinion

Rapczynski Et Ux. v. W.T. Cowan, Inc.

Superior Court of Pennsylvania

Decided October 11, 1939No. Appeal, 208PublishedCited by 13 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion by

Parker, J.,

This action in trespass was brought by parents for the death of their minor son. After verdict for the plaintiffs, a refusal of defendant’s motion for judgment n. o. v., and entry of judgment, the defendant took this appeal, claiming that judgment should have been entered in its favor as a matter of law.

The defendant is engaged in trucking and operates a freight terminal and private garage at the southwest corner of Lehigh Avenue and Edgmont Street in Philadelphia. The width between curbs of Lehigh Avenue is 66 feet and of Edgmont Street 27 feet. Defendant’s business is…

2Cases cited11 opinions

  1. United Zinc & Chemical Co. v. BrittSupreme Court of the United States · 1922
  2. Fitzpatrick v. PenfieldSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1920
  3. Thompson v. Baltimore & Ohio RailroadSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1907
  4. Reichvalder v. Borough of TaylorSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1936
  5. Rhad v. Duquesne Light Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1917

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3Cited by13 opinions

  1. Liney v. Chestnut Motors, Inc.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1966
  2. Bartleson v. Glen Alden Coal Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1948
  3. Thompson v. Reading Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1941
  4. Boyle v. Pennsylvania RailroadSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1961
  5. Wroth v. McKinneySupreme Court of Kansas · 1962

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