City of Louisville v. Heitkemper's Adminstratrix

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Hurt

Affirming.. Bernard Heitkemper was an employe of the Arctic Ice Company, in the city of Louisville, and his duties *168were those of a “helper” upon a wagon engaged in delivering ice to the patrons of his employer. James Con-, ley was the driver of the wagon, and when it was in motion, Heitkemper stood upon a step, about one and a half feet from the ground, which was attached to the rear of the wagon, and secured his position by holding with his hands to some attachment upon the rear of the bed of the wagon. While engaged in the duties to which he was assigned, on…