Johnson v. Robertson Bleachery & Dye Works, Inc.

The plaintiff sued to recover for personal injuries sustained in consequence of the defendant’s alleged negligence while he was at work in the basement of its bleachery as a carpenter of the Foundation Company, which was under contract to construct a cement floor in the building. The defendant’s answer contained a denial, and special defenses of contributory negligence, assumption of risk, and no liability other than under the Workmen’s Compensation Act. The court rendered judgment for the plaintiff and the defendant has appealed.

These facts relevant to the issues posed by the defenses have…