Solida v. Brady Township

Citations

• 61 Pa. Super. 603
• 1915 Pa. Super. LEXIS 378

Syllabus

<p>Negligence — Township roads — Bridge without guard-rail — Contributory negligence.</p> <p>In an action against a township to recover damages for personal injuries sustained when two wheels of plaintiff’s buggy dropped over the side of an unguarded township bridge, a verdict for the defendant is properly directed, where the evidence shows that the bridge was in good condition, except that it had no guard-rail; that the accident happened on a dark night; that the plaintiff’s lantern which had been lighted, was broken about a quarter of a mile from the bridge and could not be relighted; that plaintiff proceeded on his way in the darkness; that he had frequently driven over the road and knew that the bridge was without guard; that as he approached he heard the running water seven feet below; that he could not tell whether he was in the centre of the road or on the side of it; and that the horse was not trustworthy, as it was necessary for plaintiff to “guide him by the line.”</p>