Carpenter v. Loetscher-Jaeger Mfg. Co.
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Polk District Court. — W. S. Ayres, Judge. Action to recover damages claimed to have resulted to the estate of which plaintiff is administratrix, occasioned by the death of the deceased, caused or brought about by the negligence of the defendant. The opinion states the issues and the facts. Verdict and judgment for the plaintiff below. Defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtGaynor, J.
servant : tools, machinery ancl appliances: neglicence: evidonee: su®The plaintiff, as administratrix of the estate of Samuel J. Carpenter, brings this action to recover damages, which, as administratrix, she claims to have sustained by reason of his death. She bases her right to recover on the ground that # his death was the proximate result of the negligence of this defendant.
It appears that the defendant is operating a manufacturing plant in the city of Des Moines; that the decedent was in its employ, and, among other things, it was his duty to use a certain elevator in transporting…
2Cases cited13 opinions
- Gray v. Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1913
- Hopkinson v. Knapp & Spalding Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1894
- Spaulding v. Chicago, St. Paul & Kansas City Railway Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1896
- Way v. Illinois Central RailroadSupreme Court of Iowa · 1875
- Kelly v. Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railway Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1908
8 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by6 opinions
- Mast v. Illinois Cent. R. Co.District Court, N.D. Iowa · 1948
- Danner v. CooperSupreme Court of Iowa · 1932
- Riedesel v. KochSupreme Court of Iowa · 1950
- L & W CONSTRUCTION COMPANY v. KinserSupreme Court of Iowa · 1959
- Wilbur v. Iowa Power & Light Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1937
1 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.