Schilling v. Pittsburgh Engineering, Foundry & Construction Co.

Per Curiam,

Defendant appeals from refusal of judgment non obstante veredicto in an action of trespass to recover damages for personal injuries. The jury’s verdict for plaintiff in the amount of $16,000 was subsequently reduced to $10,000 by the trial judge, and judgment entered thereon. Considering the testimony in the light most favorable to plaintiff (Duane v. P. R. R. Co., 310 Pa. 334), the salient facts concerning the accident are as follows:

Plaintiff was a truck driver employed by the Hagen Transportation Company, which concern had entered into an oral contract with defendant to haul…