George A. Fuller Co. v. McCloskey
Supreme Court of the United States
ERROR TO THE COURT OP. APPEALS OP THE DISTRICT OP COLUMBIA. The facts, which involve the liability of a contractor fon personal injuries caused by negligence in operating an elevator, are stated in the opinion. It was error in the trial court to decide, as matter of law, under the evidence, that the elevator, boy was the servant of the Fuller Company. Standard Oil Co. v. Anderson, 212 U. S. 215; Byrne v. Kansas City R. R. Co., 61 Fed.
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ERROR TO THE COURT OP. APPEALS OP THE DISTRICT OP COLUMBIA. The facts, which involve the liability of a contractor fon personal injuries caused by negligence in operating an elevator, are stated in the opinion. It was error in the trial court to decide, as matter of law, under the evidence, that the elevator, boy was the servant of the Fuller Company. Standard Oil Co. v. Anderson, 212 U. S. 215; Byrne v. Kansas City R. R. Co., 61 Fed. Rep. 609; Powell v. Construction Co., 88 Tennessee, 692; The Elton, 142 Fed. Rep. 367; Rourke v. White Moss Colliery Co., L. R. 2; C. P. D. 205; Murrie v.…
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Hughes
This action was brought by Wilson A. McCloskey, the defendant in error, to recover damages for personal injuries caused by alleged negligence in the operation of an elevator in the Hibbs Building in this District. At the time of the accident McCloskey, who will be called the plaintiff, was engaged in painting, the elevator shaft and for this purpose was riding on top of the elevator. The action was brought against the Otis Elevator Company, and the plaintiff in error, George A. Fuller Company. Without objection, a verdict was directed in favor of the Otis Elevator Company, but the case…
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