Abrams v. Philadelphia Suburban Transportation Co.

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Eagen,

Jennie Abrams, the wife-plaintiff in this action of trespass, was a passenger on a trolley car of the defendant when it was struck from the rear by another trolley car of the defendant. She suffered injuries in the accident and this action for damages on her own behalf and that of her husband followed. A jury trial resulted in a verdict for the plaintiffs.

Jennie Abrams was awarded $20,000 and her husband $6987.65.1 Motions for judgment not withstanding the verdict or a new trial were filed and subsequently overruled. From the judgments entered on the verdict, the…