Goerges Et Ux. v. Reading Co.

Opinion by

Dithbich, J.,

Plaintiffs brought this action in trespass against the Reading Company to recover damages for personal injuries suffered as a result of a fall by the wife plaintiff on the sidewalk of the defendant’s premises on Chestnut Street between 17th and 18th Streets in the City of Harrisburg.

The statement of claim alleged, inter alia, that defendant was negligent in failing to fill in a trench that had been opened on its property, thereby creating a depression in the sidewalk. The Reading Company, proceeding under Rule No. 2252 of the Rules of Civil Procedure, joined Samuel C.…