Weller v. Lehigh Valley Railroad

Citations

• 225 Pa. 110
• 73 A. 1024
• 1909 Pa. LEXIS 615

Syllabus

<p>Negligence — Railroads—Crossing—Sudden emission of steam — Fright of horse — Evidence—Case for jury.</p> <p>Where a railroad company permits an engine to stand at a grade crossing in such a position as to cover the whole of the sidewalk and extend into the street several feet, and while in this position causes steam to be blown off from the engine without any warning or notice, and thus frightens a horse attached to a carriage passing in front of the engine at the time, and as a result the driver of the horse is injured, a verdict and judgment against the company for the injuries sustained is proper.</p>