Kirkham v. Wheeler-Osgood Co.
Washington Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of tbe superior court for Pierce county, Chapman, J., entered October 12, 1904, upon tbe verdict of a jury rendered in favor of tbe plaintiff, in an action for personal injuries (tbe mangling of a band in a sticker machine) sustained by a boy employed in a factory, contrary to tbe provisions of tbe factory act.
1Opinion of the CourtRudkin, J.
On and prior to the 8th day of January, 1904, the defendant owned and operated a factory for the manufacture of sash, doors, mouldings, etc., in the city of Tacoma. On the 10th day of December, 1903, the plaintiff, an infant of the age of about twelve years, entered the employ of the defendant. Dp to the 6th day of January, 1904, tire plaintiff and his elder brother were engaged in tying up siding in a shed adjacent to the factory. On or about January 6th, they were transferred to the factory to point pickets and tie them into bundles. In close proximity to the place where the plaintiff was -…
2Cases cited1 opinion
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