Blanchard v. Gallahar

It is well-settled law that if Dunn and the plaintiff’s husband were fellow servants, their master (Blanchard) would not be liable for the death of her husband, if it were caused by the negligence of Dunn. ‘“Except in case of railroad companies, the master shall not be liable to one servant for injuries arising from the negligence or misconduct of other servants about the same business.” Code, § 66-304. In this case the petition clearly shows that the death of Gallahar was the result of Dunn’s negligence. Therefore, the only question here presented is whether the petition, properly construed…