Brymer v. Southern Pacific Co.
California Supreme Court
Appeal from an order of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County granting a new trial. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtPaterson, J.
— Appellant received bodily injuries while engaged with others in the employ of defendant, under the directions of a superintendent, in raising a derailed and wrecked car. He alleged that the injury occurred through the use of inadequate, inappropriate, insecure, and defective appliances furnished by defendant without proper care and caution in the selection thereof, and through the negligence and unskillfulness of the superintendent who was engaged in directing the work on behalf of defendant.
The defendant asked the court to give the following instruction, which was refused: —
“As respects…
2Cases cited7 opinions
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