American Locomotive Co. v. Chalkley
Supreme Court of Virginia
Error to a judgment of the Circuit Court of the city of Rich-mond in an action of trespass on the ease. Judgment for the plaintiff. Defendants assign error.
1Opinion of the CourtWhittle, J.
In this action damages were awarded the defendant in error, Chalkley (plaintiff below), against the American Locomotive *486Company and Richmond Locomotive Works for the loss of one of his eyes while in the service of the defendants, the casualty being imputed to their negligence. At the time of the injury the plaintiff was employed as a member of the night force to operate a drill-press, which is described as a rotating spindle in a sliding head, used for boring metal. The machine is controlled by belts and pulleys connecting it with a counter-shaft, which, in turn, is connected with the line…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Virginia & North Carolina Wheel Co. v. ChalkleySupreme Court of Virginia · 1900
- Cabin Branch Mining Co. v. Hutchinson's AdministratrixSupreme Court of Virginia · 1911
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