Buoy v. Clyde Milling & Elevator Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Johnston, C. J. :

James Buoy, an employee of the Clyde Milling and Elevator Co'mpany, who was assisting in the construction of a warehouse, was injured by the fall of a negligently constructed scaffold. Engaged in the work at the same time were Richa, a carpenter receiving $2.50 per day, and Buoy, a man of all work who received only $1.15 per day. Miller, the general manager of the company, employed Richa to complete the building, and told him that he would send Buoy around to help him. According to plaintiff’s testimony, Richa. had worked some time and…