Conner v. Pittsburg Railways Co.
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Appeals, Nos. 133 and 134, Oct. T., 1906, by defendant, from judgment of O. P. No. 3, Allegheny Co., Aug. T., 1904, No. 541, on verdict for plaintiff in case of Joseph Conner, Minor, by next friend, Burton Conner, and Burton Conner in his own right v. Pittsburg Railways Company. Trespass to recover damages for injuries to a boy seven years old. Before McClung, J. The circumstances of the accident are stated in the opinion of the Supreme Court.
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Appeals, Nos. 133 and 134, Oct. T., 1906, by defendant, from judgment of O. P. No. 3, Allegheny Co., Aug. T., 1904, No. 541, on verdict for plaintiff in case of Joseph Conner, Minor, by next friend, Burton Conner, and Burton Conner in his own right v. Pittsburg Railways Company. Trespass to recover damages for injuries to a boy seven years old. Before McClung, J. The circumstances of the accident are stated in the opinion of the Supreme Court. Verdict and judgment for Burton Conner for $1,500, and for Joseph Conner for $4,500. Defendant appealed. Error assigned was in refusing binding…
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Mr. Justice Mestrezat,
The first and only assignment which requires consideration alleges that the court erred in not affirming the defendant’s point for instruction that there ivas no sufficient evidence of negligence on the part of the defendant company to justify a verdict for the plaintiffs. This point was properly refused by the court, and the case was submitted to-the jury.
The duty of a motorman requires him to exercise care and vigilance in operating his car. He should give close attention to his duties so that he may protect those who without negligence are occupying the…
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