Galvin v. Brown & McCabe
Oregon Supreme Court
From Multnomah: Arthur L. Frazer, Judge. Statement by Mr. Commissioner Slater. This action was brought by Ellen Galvin, administratrix of the estate of her deceased husband, Michael Galvin, to recover damages for his death, occurring June 11, 1906, occasioned by injuries received two days prior thereto while in the employ of Brown •& McCabe, and as the result of their and Matthew Troy’s alleged joint negligent act.
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From Multnomah: Arthur L. Frazer, Judge. Statement by Mr. Commissioner Slater. This action was brought by Ellen Galvin, administratrix of the estate of her deceased husband, Michael Galvin, to recover damages for his death, occurring June 11, 1906, occasioned by injuries received two days prior thereto while in the employ of Brown •& McCabe, and as the result of their and Matthew Troy’s alleged joint negligent act. The defendant Brown & McCabe is a corporation engaged' in the business of loading vessels at the City of Portland, and at the time of the alleged injury was performing a contract…
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