Barckdall v. Simons Brick Co.
California Court of Appeal
APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County and from an order refusing a new trial. Frederick W. Houser, Judge. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtShaw, J.
Action for damages for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained by plaintiff on account of defendant’s negligence. Judgment was entered upon a verdict in favor of plaintiff, from which, and an order denying defendant’s motion for a new trial, it appeals.
At the time of the injury to plaintiff he was an employee of defendant engaged in the operation of a hand press used in the manufacture of brick. This press in its construction resembled an ordinary letter press. The table or under side of the press contained a mould wherein the operator with a scoop or shovel placed the material used…
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