Lewis v. Koller & Smith, Inc.
U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Southern New York
Action by William B. Lewis against Koller & Smith, Incorporated. On motion to set aside a verdict for defendant directed by the court.
1Opinion of the Court
RAY, District Judge.
Plaintiff was employed by defendant to repair, fix up for shipping, and pack and box up cases of goods.
Defendant’s shipping room was in a crowded condition, with cases piled in rows one upon another, with alleyways between. There was one window and an electric light near where the accident happened. The defendant had an order for a cabinet case which prior to shipment needed some changes by a carpenter or cabinet maker in line with the work the plaintiff was employed to do. The defendant’s superintendent informed the plaintiff of the order, and that it was necessary to…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Gallagher v. . NewmanNew York Court of Appeals · 1908
- Connolly v. . Hall Grant Construction Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1908
- Connolly v. Hall & Grant Construction Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1907
- Greco v. Pratt Chuck Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1908
3Cited by2 opinions
- Blomberg v. TrupukkaSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1941
- Beber v. Beebe & Runyan Furniture Co.Nebraska Supreme Court · 1914