Tabler v. Connor

This suit was commenced by Michael Connor against J. H. Tabler, to recover damages in consequence of the negligence of Tabler’s employees in blasting rock, whereby Connor’s leg was broken. The action was by summons and ancillary attachment; property valued at $1,000 was attached and replevied, under bond, in pursuance of the Statute. Defendant plead the general issue, and also specially, that his employees were skilful and careful workmen, and guilty of no negligence, on which plea there were issues.-

*197The jury, under a charge admitted to be correct, found a verdict for $800, on -which judgment…