Legal Opinion
Davis v. Early Construction Co.
Washington Supreme Court
Decided November 21, 1963No. 36413PublishedCited by 51 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHamilton, J.
J. — Plaintiff (respondent), while engaged in extrahazardous employment, sustained personal injuries. Relying upon RCW 51.24.010, 1 he instituted suit against defendant (appellant) alleging third party negligence. A jury trial ensued. Defendant appeals from an adverse verdict and judgment.
On the morning of December 1, 1959, plaintiff was employed by the B & B Glass Company, of Tacoma, Washington (hereafter referred to as B & B), to assist in unloading a freight car of glass. The glass was packed in narrow crates, approximating 6 by 10 feet in size and weighing up to 1,500 pounds each. One of…
2Cases cited21 opinions
- Greenleaf v. Puget Sound Bridge & Dredging Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1961
- Bragg v. FitchSupreme Court of the United States · 1887
- Fisher v. City of SeattleWashington Supreme Court · 1963
- Miller v. Payless Drug Stores of Washington, Inc.Washington Supreme Court · 1963
- Williams v. HoferWashington Supreme Court · 1948
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3Cited by51 opinions
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- Goodman v. GoodmanWashington Supreme Court · 1995
- Lewis Refrigeration Company, a Corporation v. Sawyer Fruit, Vegetable and Cold Storage CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1983
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