Scanlon v. Philadelphia Rapid Transit Co.
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Appeal, No. 153, Jan. T., 1903, by defendant, from judgment of C. P. No. 4, Phila. Co., June T., 1902, No. 4125, on verdict Jor plaintiff in case of Elizabeth Scanlon v. Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company. Trespass to recover damages for personal injuries. Before Willson, P. J. The facts are stated in the opinion of the Supreme Court. Verdict and judgment for plaintiff for $2,500. Defendant appealed.
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Mr. Justice Potter,
In the early afternoon of a summer day, the plaintiff was riding out the Old York road, upon a car of the defendant company. It was an open car, having a running board extending along the side by means of which the passengers stepped on and off. The plaintiff was seated near the right side, with one passenger between her and the end of the seat, which ran crosswise of the car. She wished to get off at Rockland street, and while yet some distance from it, she spoke to the conductor and told him so. Whether or not he heard her, was not shown. But he evidently saw…
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