Louisville Cooperage Co. v. Lawrence

Stanley, Commissioner

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The circuit court directed a verdict for the defendant, William 'M. Lawrence, doing business as William M. Lawrence & Sons, in an action by the appellant for loss sustained through damage by fire alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the defendant.

The defendant was engaged in building a metal walkway and platform on a steel tower supporting a shavings bin and dust collector about sixty feet above the ground. The work required the use of electric and acetylene torches. It was understood that the company would continue its cooperage operations, which…