Brown v. American Steel Foundries
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Appeal, No. 14, Oct. T., 1921, by defendant, from judgment of C. P. Allegheny Co., Jan. T., 1918, No. 1287, on verdict for plaintiff, in case of William Brown v. American Steel Foundries. Trespass for personal injuries. Before Haymaker, J. The opinion of the Supreme Court states the case. Verdict and judgment for plaintiff for $1,750. Defendant appealed.
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Appeal, No. 14, Oct. T., 1921, by defendant, from judgment of C. P. Allegheny Co., Jan. T., 1918, No. 1287, on verdict for plaintiff, in case of William Brown v. American Steel Foundries. Trespass for personal injuries. Before Haymaker, J. The opinion of the Supreme Court states the case. Verdict and judgment for plaintiff for $1,750. Defendant appealed. Errors assigned, inter alia, (3-6) rulings on evidence, appearing by the opinion of the Supreme Court, quoting bills of exceptions.
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Mr. Justice Kephart,
Appellee was employed by an independent contractor in connection with the work of rebuilding and strengthening a part of appellant’s foundry. A traveling crane operated in the building, in a space 700 feet long, 50 feet wide and 20 feet high; its wheels ran on ordinary rails, similar to those used on steam roads, resting on steel girders three feet six inches high. Supporting the girders were steel columns 26 feet apart, and immediately under and between them were lattice-struts of steel to strengthen and stiffen the runway. Immediately adjoining one of these…
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