Legal Opinion
Hossack v. Metzger
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Decided July 8, 1946No. 13316PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
RIDDICK, Circuit Judge.
James W. Hancer was burned to death in a fire which occurred in a motion picture theatre in Gregory, South Dakota', where he was employed as the operator of projection machines. This action against the owner of the theatre for damages for Hancer’s death was brought by the appellant as administratrix of Hancer’s estate. Jurisdiction of the Federal court is based upon diversity of citizenship.
The appellee theatre owner had elected not to comply with the South Dakota Workmen’s Compensation Act. SDC 64.0101 et seq. Because of his noncompliance, appellee is subject to an…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Elzig v. GudwangenCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1937
- Jerke v. Delmont State BankSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1929
- Miller v. StevensSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1934
- Berg v. N.Y.C.R.R. Co.Illinois Supreme Court · 1945
- Hickey C. Missouri Pacific Railroad Corp. in NebraskaCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1925
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3Cited by5 opinions
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