Butz v. Murch Bros. Construction Co.
Supreme Court of Missouri
Appeal from St. Louis City Circuit Court. — Eon. Moses N. Sale, Judge. (1) There was clear negligence against defendant established, for it is a settled rule of decision in this State that a violation of such an ordinance is negligence.
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Appeal from St. Louis City Circuit Court. — Eon. Moses N. Sale, Judge. (1) There was clear negligence against defendant established, for it is a settled rule of decision in this State that a violation of such an ordinance is negligence. Brannock v. Elmore, 114 Mo. 59; 1 Shearman & Redfield on Negligence, sec. 13; Murray v. Railroad, 101 Mo. 236 ,* Dickson v. Railroad, 104 Mo. 501; Hutchinson v. Railroad, 161 Mo. 253; Weller v. Railroad, 164 Mo. .205; Sluder v. Railroad, 1891 Mo. 135; Wendler v. People’s House Furnishing Co., 165 Mo. 527. (2) This ordinance is a valid exercise of the powers…
1Opinion of the CourtBrace, P. J.
This is an action to recover damages for personal injuries. At the close of the plaintiff’s evidence the court instructed the jury that under the pleadings and evidence the verdict should be for the defendant. The plaintiff excepted, took a nonsuit with leave, and in due time moved to set the same aside, which motion having been overruled he appeals.
The petition charges:
“That on the 9th day of June, 1903, the plaintiff *283was engaged in erecting a four-story building at or near the corner of Randolph street and Jefferson avenue, in the city of St. Louis, and had charge of the construction of…
2Cases cited15 opinions
- Huhn v. Missouri Pacific Railway Co.Supreme Court of Missouri · 1887
- Curtis v. McNairSupreme Court of Missouri · 1903
- Bradley v. Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Co.Supreme Court of Missouri · 1897
- O'Mellia v. Kansas CitySupreme Court of Missouri · 1893
- Hamman v. Central Coal & Coke Co.Supreme Court of Missouri · 1900
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3Cited by16 opinions
- Morris v. Atlas Portland Cement Co.Supreme Court of Missouri · 1929
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- Dodd v. Independence Stove and Furnace Co.Supreme Court of Missouri · 1932
- Phoenix City Council v. Canyon Ford, Inc.Court of Appeals of Arizona · 1970
- State Ex Rel. Morgan v. State Board of ExaminersMontana Supreme Court · 1957
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