McParland v. Stewart

Defendant Stewart employed defendant Jordan by the day to tear down an old barn. Jordan employed plaintiff to help and paid him by the day. In the course of demolition of the barn, Jordan directed plaintiff to loosen a plate-pin, and, in going to do so, he stepped on some boards insecurely covering a hay chute, fell down the chute and fractured a leg bone and several ribs. This suit was brought to recover damages, and, in the circuity plaintiff had verdict ahd judgment. Defendants review by writ of error, presenting many points, only one of which need be considered.

Liability of defendants was…