Richards v. Sloss-Sheffield Steele & Iron Co.
Supreme Court of Alabama
Appeal from Franklin Circuit Court. Heard before Hon. E. B. Almon. Action by Joe Richards by next friend against the Sloss Sheffield Steel & Iron Co., for damages for an injury sustained while in their employment. The nature of the aclion and the tendencies of the' evidence are sufficiently stated in the opinion of the court. The giving of the affirmative charge for defendant was error.
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Appeal from Franklin Circuit Court. Heard before Hon. E. B. Almon. Action by Joe Richards by next friend against the Sloss Sheffield Steel & Iron Co., for damages for an injury sustained while in their employment. The nature of the aclion and the tendencies of the' evidence are sufficiently stated in the opinion of the court. The giving of the affirmative charge for defendant was error. The rule is well settled that when the evidence is conflicting, or when different inferences can be reasonably drawn therefrom, or where there is any evidence tending to establish the case of the other party,…
1Opinion of the CourtSimpson, J.
This was an action by the appellant for damages on account of injuries received by complainant while in the employ of defendant. According to the plaintiff’s testimony he was 19 years of age at the time of the accident, had been in the employment of defendant near the place of the accident for 30 days, but had been *256put at the work of tramming cars on the day of the accident, about 9 a. m., and tlie accident occurred about 1 :30 ]). in. His duties were to drive the mule, which was liitched to the car from the pit, after the ore had been placed in the car, up to the top of the grade or hill…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Peters v. Southern Railway Co.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1902
- Robinson Mining Co. v. TolbertSupreme Court of Alabama · 1901
- Sloss Iron & Steele Co. v. KnowlesSupreme Court of Alabama · 1900
- Alabama Mineral Railroad v. MarcusSupreme Court of Alabama · 1896
- Worthington & Co. v. GoforthSupreme Court of Alabama · 1899
3Cited by12 opinions
- Louisville & Nashville R. R. v. JenkinsSupreme Court of Alabama · 1916
- Creola Lumber Co. v. MillsSupreme Court of Alabama · 1906
- Sloss-Sheffield Steel & Iron Co. v. PeinhardtSupreme Court of Alabama · 1940
- Hines v. CooperSupreme Court of Alabama · 1920
- Texas Co. v. HaroldSupreme Court of Alabama · 1933
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