Generous v. Hosmer

This is an action of tort to recover damages for personal injuries received by the plaintiff in consequence, as alleged, of the defendant’s negligently suffering “a large and heavy plate glass encased in a wooden box to fall upon the leg and foot of the plaintiff. ” Specifications were filed by the plaintiff alleging that the defendant did not furnish suitable instrumentalities and appliances for safely unloading the box, and did not properly manage the instrumentalities and appliances furnished in that he manipulated certain guy ropes in such a manner as to allow the box to fall and injure…