Bell v. Washington Cedar Shingle Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Hoyt, J.

— This action was brought to recover for personal injuries alleged to have been occasioned by the negligence of the defendant. The negligence charged was, that the defendant had provided imperfect machinery and appliances, and had put plaintiff to work in connection therewith without his being in any manner informed of the nature and use of the same. Plaintiff was allowed to show that, after the accident, changes had been made in such machinery and appliances. Proper exceptions were taken by the defendant to the introduction of such testimony,…