Blankenship v. Edgewood Land & Logging Co.
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Appeal from Fifteenth Judicial District Court Parish of Calcasieu; Winston Over-ton, Judge. Action by Mattie Blankenship, in her own behalf, and as widow of Lee Blankenship, and as tutrix for their minor children, against the Edgewood Land & Logging Company, Limited. Judgment for defendant, and plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtSommerville, J.
Plaintiff, in her own behalf, as the widow of Lee Blankenship, and as the tutrix of their three minor children, sues defendant in the sum of $15,000 damages for the death óf Lee Blankenship, occasioned through the alleged fault and negligence of defendant.
Defendant answers, admitting that Blankenship was in its employment as tongs setter at the time of his death, and that his death occurred at the time and place stated in *525the petition. But it denies fault and negligence on its part, and alleges that Blankenship was at fault and contributed to his injury and death, that a fellow servant who…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Hubgh v. New Orleans & Carrollton RailroadSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1851
- Weaver v. W. L. Goulden Logging Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1906
- Merritt v. Victoria Lumber Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1903
- Roth v. RussellSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1917
- Satterly v. MorganSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1883
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3Cited by1 opinion
- Mason v. New Orleans Terminal Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1918