Wimmer v. Union Traction Co.

Citations

• 12 Pa. Super. 467
• 1900 Pa. Super. LEXIS 263

Syllabus

<p>Street railways — Hate of fare — Ejection of passenger — Ordinance.</p> <p>An ordinance limited the rate of fare to be charged for a single eontinous ride over the entire line to a maximum which “ shall not exceed the present fare.” It was held that the legislative intent was not to diminish the amount collectible but only to prevent a subsequent increase of the rate.</p> <p>It follows, therefore, that a passenger may not enter a car and make a continuous round trip over a given route for one fare, but that after passing the usual terminus where the return trip begins, another fare at the usual rate of five cents is demandable, and upon refusal of the passenger to pay he properly may be ejected from the car.</p>