Councilman v. Borough

Citations

• 49 Pa. Super. 138
• 1912 Pa. Super. LEXIS 297

Syllabus

<p>Negligence — Borough—Sidewalk—Contributory negligence — Case for jury.</p> <p>In an action against a borough to recover damages for personal injuries caused by stepping off a sidewalk at a point where it was about two feet above the ground and unprotected by a guard rail, the question of plaintiff’s contributory negligence is for the jury where the evidence shows that the night was dark, that the plaintiff was unfamiliar with the place of the accident, and that he walked slowly and with caution, although he had a feeling that something might happen.</p>