Melville v. Butte-Balaklava Copper Co.
Montana Supreme Court
Appeal from District Court, Silver Bow County; Jno. B McClernan, Judge. Action by Thomas Melville and ethers against the ButteBalaklava Copper Company. Judgment for defendant; plaintiffs appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtChief Justice Brantly
The purpose of this action is to recover damages for the death of Michael Melville, which is alleged to have been caused by the wrongful act of the defendant. The plaintiffs are the widow and minor children of the deceased, and sue as his heirs.
The facts showing how the accident occurred may be briefly stated as follows: On the evening of December 6, 1909, the deceased was in the employ of the defendant as shift boss and pumpman. He had gone on shift at about 7 o’clock in the morning, and had worked continuously from that time until he was injured. He and four other men constituted the shift.…
2Cases cited35 opinions
- Northern Pacific R. Co. v. AdamsSupreme Court of the United States · 1904
- Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Railway Co. v. BuckIndiana Supreme Court · 1889
- Pauley v. Steam Gauge & Lantern Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1892
- Northern Pacific Railway Company v. AdamsSupreme Court of the United States · 1904
- Queen v. Dayton Coal & Iron Co.Tennessee Supreme Court · 1895
30 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by25 opinions
- Kelley v. John R. Daily Co.Montana Supreme Court · 1919
- Clark v. FosterIdaho Supreme Court · 1964
- Daniels v. Granite Bi-Metallic Con. Mining Co.Montana Supreme Court · 1919
- Conway v. Monidah TrustMontana Supreme Court · 1913
- McManus v. FultonMontana Supreme Court · 1929
20 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.