Opinion ID: 2359281
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Heading: Was the Corporation entitled to binding instructions?

Text: Binding instructions after the presentation of the defense's case are sustainable only where the evidence is insufficient to support the plaintiff's cause of action. Highland Tank & Mfg. Co. v. Duerr, 423 Pa. 487, 490, 225 A.2d 83 (1966). In reviewing the sufficiency of the evidence, a court must determine whether in viewing all the evidence and all reasonable inferences arising from it in a light favorable to the plaintiff, a jury could reasonably conclude that the elements of the cause of action have been established. Mazza v. Mattiace, 284 Pa.Superior Ct. 273, 425 A.2d 809 (1981). Here the evidence, viewed in such light could reasonably supported the jury's verdict and hence binding instruction were properly refused. Judgment is vacated and the case is remanded for further proceedings not inconsistent with this opinion. We do not retain jurisdiction.