Carpinelli v. Reading Co.

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Maxey,

The question in this ease is, Was there sufficient evidence to support the jury’s finding that the act which resulted in injuries to the minor plaintiff was committed by defendant’s servant? The claim was that the fifteen year old plaintiff, Henry Carpinelli, while “stealing a ride” on a freight car of the defendant when the car was in motion, was ejected with such force by the defendant’s servant that he sustained injuries which resulted in the loss of his leg. The defendant denied that any of its servants committed the act complained of. The minor plaintiff…