Cantwell v. John Brennan & Co.

The plaintiff recovered a judgment against defendant for injuries received by him while in the employment of the defendant. The case is brought here by writ of error. The testimony of the plaintiff discloses that when he was injured he was nearly 21 years of age, and' had been employed firing and oiling on steamships for about 4 years. He heard that defendant wanted an engineer, and sought the place. He told the superintendent that he had never had experience with belts, or pulleys run with belts. He was given employment. The engine, in addition to running other machinery, was connected part…