City of Chattanooga v. Powell
Tennessee Supreme Court
FROM HAMILTON. Appeal from the Circuit Court of Hamilton County to the Court of Civil Appeals, and by certiorari to the Court of Civil Appeals from the Supreme Court.— Nathan L. Bachman, Judge.
1Opinion of the CourtChief Justice Neil
Defendant in error was one of a number of colored men engaged in digging a ditch for sewerage purposes in the city of Chattanooga, under the direction of plaintiff in error’s foreman. The ditch was a long one, extending" the length of a city block. The part of it where defendant in error was at work had been excavated to the depth of ten feet and eight inches. Defendant in error became apprehensive on account of the depth, and called the foreman’s attention to the fact, and expressed some concern for his safety. The foreman assured him that the wall was safe, and commanded him to proceed with…
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