Hume v. Fort Halifax Power Co.
Supreme Judicial Court of Maine
On motion and exceptions by defendant. Action on the case to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by the plaintiff while in the employ of the defendant and caused by the alleged negligence of the defendant. Plea, the general issue. Verdict for plaintiff for $3750. The defendant excepted to certain rulings during the trial, and also filed a general motion for a new trial. The case is stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtKing, J.
This case is before the Law Court on defendant’s exceptions and motion for a new trial.
In prosecuting the work of constructing a dam and power plant across the Sebasticook river at Winslow the defendant excavated a large quantity of slate rock and dirt which it deposited a short distance below the excavation in a pile some 12 to 15 feet high and extending from the shore out into the river 85 to 100 feet. Shortly before February 27, 1908 the defendant began removing this pile. At that time its top and sides were frozen, forming a thick crust which had to be broken down and picked in pieces to…
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