Taylor v. Phila. R. T. Co.

Opinion bt

Baldeige, J.,

The plaintiff, 72 years of age, was struck by a trolley car at the intersection of 12th and Market Streets, Philadelphia, about 2:30 p. m., on January 5, 1928, as she was walking from the north to the south side of Market Street on the east side of 12th Street. She brought suit and recovered damages.

The appellant’s sole contention is that the plaintiff was guilty of contributory negligence.

The plaintiff testified, in direct examination, that before leaving the curb she saw the traffic light was green for 12th Street traffic, that she started to cross, and as she…