Seither v. Philad. Traction Co.

Citations

• 125 Pa. 397
• 17 A. 338
• 1889 Pa. LEXIS 730

Syllabus

<p>1. While separate suits may be brought against several defendants for a joiht trespass, yot -whenever the plaintiff has actually received from one of them satisfaction for the injury he sustained, the cause of action is discharged against all.</p> <p>2. Where the plaintiff, a passenger, was injured in a street-ear collision, and for a sum of money paid released the carrier company from all liability for the injury, he thereby discharged the liability of the other company also.</p> <p>3. The rule is applicable, notwithstanding evidence is offered that the other company was the company whose negligence or default alone occasioned the accident, and although the right of action against it was expressly reserved.</p>