Mackowski v. Philadelphia Rapid Transit Co.
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Appeal, No. 162, Jan. T., 1919, by plaintiffs, from judgment of C. P. No. 1, Philadelphia Co., Sept. T., 1916, No. 4129, on verdict for defendant in case of Prank Mackowski and Freda Mackowski, his wife, v. Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company. Trespass to recover damages for personal injuries. Before Shoemaker, J. Yerdict and judgment for defendant. Plaintiffs appealed. Errors assigned were various instructions and ruling.
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Mr. Justice Simpson,
In their statement of claim plaintiffs allege they were passengers on a trolley car of defendant; that owing to the negligence of its employees, the car collided with a wagon; that by reason thereof the passengers became frightened and rushed to the rear of the car in order to pass out through an open door provided for their egress; that the step connected with the door was not in place, and hence Freda Mackowski, the wife, was thrown to the ground and received the injuries of which they complain. Evidence was produced by both parties, the case was submitted to…
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