Swift Electric Light Co. v. Grant

Plaintiff employed defendant to move a heavy wheel, weighing about 20 tons, into its works, and lower the same into a pit prepared for its reception. In performing the work of lowering, the tackle gave way, and one section of the wheel was broken. The wheel was shipped in two sections or halves. Plaintiff sued for its value, alleging that the defendant failed to use reasonable care and skill and proper appliances for doing the work, which failure was the cause of the accident. Defendant had verdict and judgment.

The first assignment of error relates to the admission of evidence. Mr. Brintnall,…