Gerber v. Pittsburgh

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Drew,

Plaintiff, Robert R. Gerber, brought this action in trespass against the City of Pittsburgh, to recover damages for injuries sustained by him as a result of falling on a sidewalk on which he alleged snow and ice had been negligently allowed to accumulate in ridges and ruts. The city joined as additional defendant Abraham Klein-man, the owner of the premises abutting the sidewalk at the place where the accident happened. After a verdict against the city, with a right of liability over against the additional defendant, the learned court below directed the entry of…