Parris v. John B. Kelly, Inc.

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Schaffer,

Defendant appeals from a judgment on a verdict awarding plaintiff damages for personal injuries.

When the facts surrounding the occurrence are fully-stated, plaintiff’s contributory negligence becomes clear. Defendant was engaged in doing brick work on a building under construction. Plaintiff was an employee of a third party. An elevator used for the purpose of hoisting materials had been installed by defendant in front of the entrance to the building and was being operated by its employee. Entrance to the building was either through the elevator shaft or by…