Reid v. . Rees

The facts are sufficiently stated in the opinion of the Court by Mr.Justice Walker. Plaintiff brought this action to recover damages for injuries received while working in the defendant's tannery in Asheville. His duty was to clean out the vats, and in the performance of this duty he was required to go into the vat and throw out the ginned bark, which was placed between the hides for the purpose of tanning them. In order to go into and come out of the vats it was necessary to use a ladder which was furnished by the defendant. This ladder had become worn at the ends which rested on the floor,…