Commonwealth v. Putch

18 Pa. D.& C. 680 (1932)

Purchase the Printed Copy at bsmsphd.com

Nature of the Case

To access this section all you need to do is click here and register.

Facts

Putch (D) was being driven by an employee when they struck a large collie dog. After hesitating only briefly, the car drove on. D instructed the driver to continue without helping the dog. The driver of the vehicle was not driving negligently. D was charged with the wanton abuse of an animal. The information specifically charged D with operating the vehicle on a public highway. D was convicted and appealed; he was not operating the car when the crime occurred, and vicarious liability for the act of his agent could not be imposed upon him.