Pfahler v. Pennsylvania Power & Light Co.

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Drew,

As administratrix of the estate of her deceased husband,' Benjamin F. Pfahler, plaintiff brought this suit to recover damages for losses incident to his death which she alleged was caused by the negligence of defendant, Pennsylvania Power and Light Company. At the trial, the court having concluded that he ivas guilty of contributory negligence, entered a judgment of nonsuit which it later refused to take off, and plaintiff appealed. This question of contributory negligence is the only one we need consider.

Defendant is a corporation of Pennsylvania which furnishes…