Christianson v. Pacific Bridge Co.
Washington Supreme Court
Appeal from Superior Court, King County. — Hon. Arthur E. Griffin, Judge,
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the court was delivered by
Hadley, J.
On the 16th day of April, 1900, the appellant, a corporation, was engaged in constructing a pipe line from Cedar Lake, in King county, Washington, into the city of Seattle; the same-being part of what is known as the “Cedar River Water System.” The respondent was in the employ of appellant as a laborer. A large ditch had been dug, along and through which said pipe line was being laid. The evidence is not harmonious as to the depth of the ditch. The testimony of some of the witnesses as to the depth placed it from seven to eight feet, and that…
2Cases cited14 opinions
- Illinois Steel Co. v. SchymanowskiIllinois Supreme Court · 1896
- McQuillan v. City of SeattleWashington Supreme Court · 1895
- Traver v. Spokane Street Railway Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1901
- Shortel v. City of St. JosephSupreme Court of Missouri · 1891
- Steele v. Northern Pacific Railway Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1899
9 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by20 opinions
- Richardson v. Pacific Power & Light Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1941
- Richmond v. Tacoma Railway & Power Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1912
- Millen v. Pacific Bridge Co.Oregon Supreme Court · 1908
- Bier v. HosfordWashington Supreme Court · 1904
- Withiam v. Tenino Stone QuarriesWashington Supreme Court · 1907
15 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.