MacDougall v. Penna. Power & Light Co.

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Maxey,

This is an appeal from the judgment of the Court of Common Pleas of Northumberland County, entered on the verdict in favor of plaintiff in the sum of $10,455, after denial of defendant’s motions for judgment n. o. v. and for a new trial.

Plaintiff is a resident of the Borough of Mount Carmel and is a tinner and plumber by trade. Defendant is engaged in the business of supplying electric light, heat and power in that borough.

On March 30, 1928, which was a rainy day, plaintiff was employed by one J. Walter Penman, owner of a building on the east side of Pear Street,…