Covely v. C.A.B. Construction Co.

Plaintiffs appeal from a judgment in favor of defendants after trial before a jury in an action to recover for wrongful death.

Fads: On October 21, 1947, Fred Covely died as the result of a boom on a crane collapsing and falling upon him. The crane, of which the boom was a part, was leased by defendant Bryce to defendant C.A.B. Construction Company, hereinafter referred to as C.A.B., on a wholly equipped “operated and maintained” basis wdtich means the charge for maintenance and the operator’s wages were paid by C.A.B. and ultimately charged back to defendant Bryce.

C.A.B. was a partnership…