Legal Opinion

Murphy v. Philadelphia

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Decided March 22, 1966No. Appeal, No. 246PublishedCited by 13 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion

Per Curiam,

Appellant, on April 20, 1961, suffered bodily injuries when she was struck- by a Philadelphia police car. To recover resultant damages, she commenced an action of trespass against the City. The jury, which saw and heard the witnesses tell conflicting stories, brought in a verdict for the City. Appellant moved for a new trial and appealed to this court after refusal of her motion and the entry of judgment on the verdict of the jury.

*491In her new trial motion and here, appellant complains that the trial court erred (1) in refusing to allow certain allegedly rebuttal testimony;…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Connolly v. Philadelphia Transportation Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1966
  2. Firestone v. SchmehlSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1966

3Cited by13 opinions

  1. Downey v. WestonSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1973
  2. Remy v. Michael D'S Carpet OutletsSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1990
  3. Klyman v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation AuthoritySupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1984
  4. McNair v. WeikersSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1982
  5. Mapp v. WombuckerSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1966

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