Williamson v. Smith

OPINION

STEPHENSON, Justice.

The plaintiff, Williamson, a journeyman plumber, sought damages against E. J. Smith, a master plumber, and J. R. Trenching and Excavating Company (J. R.), for injuries which he received from a cave-in while he was laying pipe in the bottom of a trench.

The particular work was part of a construction project of Warren Properties, who had hired Smith to do the plumbing work. Smith, in turn, had hired plaintiff through an arrangement with a local union. J. R. had cut the trench.

Williamson, in his complaint, alleged that his injuries were caused by the negligence of both…