Legal Opinion
SMALICH v. Westfall
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Decided October 9, 1970No. Appeal, 124PublishedCited by 158 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Mr. Justice Eagen,
Two automobiles collided in Westmoreland County. One of the vehicles, owned by Julia Smalich, was operated by Felix Bush Westfall. Julia Smalich and her minor son, Michael, were passengers in this automobile at the time. The other vehicle involved was operated by Stephanna Louise Blank. Julia Smalich suffered injuries in the collision which caused her death. Michael Smalich was injured, but recovered.
This action in trespass was later instituted, naming both Westfall and Blank as defendants. The estate of Julia Smalich sought damages in both a wrongful death action…
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