Thomas v. National Concrete Construction Co.

Opinion of the Court by

William Rogers Clay, Commissioner.

Affirming.

In this action for damages by plaintiff, John Thomas, against the National Concrete Construction Company, the trial court, at the conclusion of plaintiff’s evidence,directed a verdict in favor of defendant. Plaintiff appeals.

The facts are as follows: On April 4th, 1911, the defendant was engaged in doing certain concrete work on a building at Fourth and Walnut streets in Louisville. Prior to the accident plaintiff had been employed by defendant as a laborer and was engaged in wheeling sand and gravel. On the day of the…