Freeman v. Glens Falls Paper-Mill Co.
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from circuit court, Saratoga county. Action by Louisa Freeman, administratrix of George Freeman, deceased, against the Glens Falls Paper-Mill Company, for the death of plaintiff’s intestate. From a judgment for defendant, plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtHerrick, J.
The defendant was the owner and operator of a paper and pulp mill. The mill was three stories in height, and stood upon a steep bank. The upper story of the mill was on a level with the street. Communication between the different stories of the building was had by means of an elevator passing up and down through a shaft or well. There was no trap or other door, at the time of the accident, to close the well on the upper floor, through which the elevator passed. On the upper floor this well was closed on three sides. On the remaining side were two bars. The upper bar was fastened to the posts…
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