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WHITFIELD v. EARL E. KNOX COMPANY

Civ. A. No. 306.

144 F.Supp. 244 (1956)

Ernest WHITFIELD, Plaintiff, v. EARL E. KNOX COMPANY and Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company, Defendants.

United States District Court W. D. Pennsylvania.

August 29, 1956.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Brooks, Curtze & Gent, Erie, Pa., for plaintiff.

Jones, Benson & Dwyer, Erie, Pa., for defendant Earl E. Knox Co.

Marsh, Spaeder, Baur & Spaeder, Erie, Pa., for defendant Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co.

GOURLEY, Chief Judge.

This is an action based on negligence to recover damages for personal injuries.

Upon jury trial a verdict was returned in favor of plaintiff and against Earl E. Knox Company and Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company in the amount of $25,000.1

The matters before the court are two-fold:

1. Defendants' motion to set aside the verdict or for judgment notwithstanding the verdict.

2. Defendants...

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