Stapleton v. Citizens Traction Co.

Citations

• 5 Pa. Super. 253
• 1897 Pa. Super. LEXIS 229

Syllabus

<p>Nec/hgence — Master and servant — Unusual risk — Contributory negligence — Question for jury.</p> <p>A blacksmith’s helper employed by an electric railway, if taken upon special duty to repair the lines, which is admittedly dangerous, has a right of action if injured in employment to which he was ordered without warning or direction as to its danger. The question of contributory negligence was properly for the jury.</p>