Ditchfield v. Philadelphia & West Chester Traction Co.

Citations

• 32 Pa. Super. 531
• 1907 Pa. Super. LEXIS 47

Syllabus

<p>Street railways — Passengers—Ejection of passenger with violence.</p> <p>A street railway company permitted persons to line up along a track approaching its terminal and board cars before they reached their final stopping point. On account of the danger incident to such a proceeding special employees were placed on the rear steps of the cars to prevent persons entering until the passengers had been discharged and the cars came to a full stop. On the morning this order went into effect, the plaintiff made an attempt to board a car while it was still moving, and was struck in the chest by an employee of the company and thrown a considerable distance, sustaining serious injuries. An announcement was made by the special officers warning persons not to attempt to get on the car, but plaintiff testified that he did not hear such warning. Held, that the case was for the jury, and that a verdict for plaintiff should be sustained.</p>