Kelly v. Scranton Railway Co.
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Appeal, No. 68, Jan. T., 1921, by defendant, from judgment of C. P. Lackawanna Co., March T., 1917, No. 583, on verdict for plaintiff in case of Dora Kelly v. Scranton Railway Co. Trespass for personal injuries. Before Barber, P. J, specially presiding. The opinion of the Supreme Court states the facts. Yerdict and judgment for plaintiff for $1,750. Defendant appealed-. Error assigned, among others, was (4) refusal to withdraw a juror, quoting the record.
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Mr. Justice Simpson,
This was an action of negligence to recover damages for personal injuries, and, from the judgment on a verdict for plaintiff, defendant appeals.
It is alleged that plaintiff’s counsel, in his final argument to the jury, made nine unjustifiable and inflammatory statements, the purpose and effect of which were to prevent a proper consideration of the case by that tribunal. He was not interrupted while making his argument, after which the court took a recess; but, immediately upon its reconvening, defendant’s counsel submitted an affidavit setting forth these alleged…
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