Secklich v. Harris-Emery Co.
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Polk District Court-Judge. -THOS. J. GrUTHRIE, Action at lave The material facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtWeaver, J.
1. Master and servant: prohibited child labor. Kate Secklich, a girl under 14 years of age, was employed by the defendant to perform services in its department store in the city of Des Moines. While so engaged, the girl fell into the shaft of an elevator used in the store, and was killed. This action is brought to recover damages to the estate of the deceased, on the alleged ground that the death of the intestate was caused by _the negligence of the defendant. The charge of negligence includes the following specifications:
1. Failure to provide and maintain a safe place to work.
2. Employing a…
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