ECKMAN v. BETHLEHEM STEEL CO.


387 Pa. 437 (1956)

Eckman v. Bethlehem Steel Company, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

December 29, 1956.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Ralph S. Croskey, with him Croskey & Edwards, for appellant.

Samuel Polsky, with him Thomas Z. Minehart, Melvin Alan Bank, and Wilderman & Markowitz, for appellee.

Before JONES, BELL, CHIDSEY, MUSMANNO and ARNOLD, JJ.


OPINION BY MR. JUSTICE ARNOLD, December 29, 1956:

In this action of trespass, defendant, Bethlehem Steel Company, appeals from the refusal of its motions for new trial and judgment n.o.v. Defendant contends that the court erred in applying the exclusive control doctrine to the case; that the plaintiff was contributorily negligent; and that the verdict was excessive. The sole evidence in the case was produced by plaintiff, and on this appeal must be taken most favorably...

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