Gerstmayr v. Kolb

LECHE, Judge.

This is a suit for damages under article 2315 of the Civil Code. Plaintiff alleges that he was employed by defendant to do certain painting and decorating at the latter’s home on Gentilly road in the city of New Orleans. He alleges that, while engaged in painting the outside of defendant’s house, a stepladder furnished him by defendant broke, causing him to fall to the ground, and resulting in serious personal injuries. He alleges that he was paid $7.70 per week for nine weeks, or a total of $69.30.

Defendant filed exceptions of no cause or right of action, which were overruled.…