Shea v. Crompton & Knowles Loom Works

The plaintiff brought this action to recover damages for injuries received by him while at work in *328the factory of his employer, the defendant, who was not a subscriber under the workmen’s compensation act.

The declaration alleged the negligent failure of the defendant to furnish him with a safe and suitable place to work, or with suitable means and appliances with which to do his work, or to warn him of any hidden dangers incident to his work. At some time before the trial a motion of the defendant for specifications was allowed by the court and the plaintiff specified, in substance, that the…