Drill v. Genetti

Opinion by

Ervin, J.,

John Drill, plaintiff, instituted an action in trespass against Leon A. Genetti and Robert A. Smith, owners respectively of adjoining buildings located in the City of Hazleton, Pennsylvania. A voluntary non-suit was entered as to Genetti because he had settled with the plaintiff by paying the sum of $500.00 and had obtained a joint tortfeasor’s release of liability. At the conclusion of the testimony the trial judge directed a verdict for the defendant, Robert A. Smith.

Binding instructions for the defendant are proper where the evidence in the case and the reasonable…