Baddeley v. Shea
California Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court of the City and County of San Francisco and from an order denying a new trial. William R. Daingerfield, Judge. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the Court
Vanclief, C.
Action for recovery of damages for personal injuries.
Plaintiff, being a servant of the City Transfer Company, of the city of San Francisco, called at the private dwelling-house of defendant, at the latter’s request, for the purpose of carrying two trunks from there to the railroad depot. After having taken the smaller trunk to his wagon he returned for the larger trunk, which was very heavy. Defendant then told him he would not be able to carry that heavy trunk downstairs, and offered to assist him; but plaintiff declined the proffered assistance, and placed the trunk upon his…
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