Legal Opinion
Stewart v. BASS CONST. CO., INC.
Supreme Court of Virginia
Decided March 12, 1982No. Record 791251PublishedCited by 27 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtStephenson, J.
Herbert E. Stewart filed this action at law against Bass Construction Company, Inc., seeking damages for a personal injury which he alleged resulted from Bass’s negligence. Bass moved to dismiss the suit on the ground that Stewart’s sole right to recovery was under the Virginia Workmen’s Compensation Act. After hearing evidence on the motion, the trial court dismissed the suit and this appeal ensued.
Stewart, a mechanic, was employed by the Federal Paper Board Company. Federal manufactures pulp and paper products. As a part of its manufacturing process it purifies and recycles water, using…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. v. McReynoldsSupreme Court of Virginia · 1976
- Feitig v. ChalkleySupreme Court of Virginia · 1946
- Sykes v. Stone & Webster Engineering Corp.Supreme Court of Virginia · 1947
- Rea, Administratrix v. FordSupreme Court of Virginia · 1957
- Bosher v. JamersonSupreme Court of Virginia · 1966
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3Cited by27 opinions
- Whalen v. Dean Steel Erection Co., Inc.Supreme Court of Virginia · 1985
- Smith v. HornSupreme Court of Virginia · 1986
- Carmody v. F. W. Woolworth Co.Supreme Court of Virginia · 1987
- Rasnick v. Pittston Co., Inc.Supreme Court of Virginia · 1989
- Conlin v. Turner's Express, Inc.Supreme Court of Virginia · 1985
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