Selby v. Brown

HOFFMAN, Judge:

Appellant contends that the lower court erred in denying her petition to proceed in forma pauperis. We agree and, accordingly, reverse the order of the lower court.

Appellant commenced this action after her minor child was struck and killed by appellee’s automobile. Following a trial by jury, appellant was awarded a $43,200 verdict. This Court subsequently granted appellee a new trial. Selby v. Brown, 250 Pa. Superior Ct. 134, 378 A.2d 862 (1977). After retrial, the jury returned a verdict for appellee, prompting appellant’s motion for new trial or judgment n. o. v. Because she…