N. Y. Central Railroad v. County of Venango

Opinion by

Trexler, P. J.,

This is a suit in trespass brought by the plaintiff, the New York Central Bailroad Company against the County of Venango, for damages occasioned by the Highway Department of the State of Pennsylvania. The trial resulted in a directed verdict for the plaintiff, and a judgment for the defendant n. o. v., from which judgment the plaintiff has appealed. The discussion may be shortened by confining it to the statement of question involved submitted by the appellant, it is: “Whether the defendant county is liable to the plaintiff in damages, under the provisions of the Act…