Jenkins v. Peoples Cab Co.

Opinion by Hoffman, J.,

supporting the affirmance :

On January 31, 1963, Ruth Jenkins was injured while being transported by cab to her home in Pittsburgh. In January 1964 she filed a complaint in trespass. After trial the jury returned a verdict in her favor for $2442.25 against the driver of the cab, John Johnson, and the owner, Peoples Cab Company.

The court then reconvened to determine whether a release signed by plaintiff barred recovery. Plaintiff admitted that she had executed the release at which time she received $20.00. She contended, however, that the release was secured through fraud…