Butler v. Gettysburg Etc. R.
Citations
- 126 Pa. 160
- 19 A. 37
- 1889 Pa. LEXIS 851
Syllabus
<p>In an action to recover damages for injuries resulting from the alleged negligence of the defendant, although the plaintiff’s testimony in chiei might warrant a submission of the case to the jury, yet-if his admissions on cross-examination establish contributory negligence, it is not error to enter a judgment of compulsory nonsuit.</p>
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- hearing not necessary where the petition to intervene was filed one year after matter was adjudicated
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Judges: McCollum, Mitchell, Paxsox, Stekiiett, Williams
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