Murray v. Scranton Railway Co.

Citations

• 36 Pa. Super. 576
• 1908 Pa. Super. LEXIS 205

Syllabus

<p>Negligence — Street railways — Infants—Contributory negligence of parents — Question for jury.</p> <p>A mother whose duties require her personal attention in the kitchen of a humble home, is not guilty of contributory negligence, per se, in allowing a child of three years of age to be taken into the yard, or on to the road to play, in care of a sister eight years of age. The situation of the parents, the character of their home, the weather, the health of the children, their manner of living, and all the attending surroundings are elements to be considered by the jury in determining whether the parents have used reasonable precautions in safe-guarding the child.</p>