Dillard v. Jones

Appellant is a real estate broker and fire insurance agent, lie purchased a building for resale having at that time a prospective customer therefor. Before title was perfected the customer withdrew his offer to purchase and in order to sell or rent the property appellant was compelled to improve its condition and remodel it. In connection with this work he employed among others, respondent on December 26th, 1935, who began work by taking out some ceiling joists and laths. On the 27th, while shingling on the roof, he slipped and slid off breaking his leg, resulting in a permanent injury.…