Wisconsin & Arkansas Lumber Co. v. Standridge
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Appeal from Hot Spring Circuit Court; W. II. Evans, Judge; 1. The verdict is contrary to the law and the evidence. There was no negligence, but there was contributory negligence by appellee. 2. The court erred in its instructions. 97 Ark. 180; 129 Ark.
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Appeal from Hot Spring Circuit Court; W. II. Evans, Judge; 1. The verdict is contrary to the law and the evidence. There was no negligence, but there was contributory negligence by appellee. 2. The court erred in its instructions. 97 Ark. 180; 129 Ark. Ill; 104 Id. 67; 70 Id. 441; 76 Id. 468; 88 Id. 454; 117 Id. 193; 90 Id. 278; 97 Id. 358. 3. The verdict is excessive. 1. The verdict is supported by the evidence. 67 Ark. 537; 25 Id. 474; 49 Id. 381; 51 Id. 467; 120 Id. 206. 2. There is no error in the instructions. 16 Ark. 308; 74 Id. 381; 75 Id. 261; 98 Id. 363; 92 Id. 143; 56 Id. 196. 3.…
1Opinion of the CourtHumphreys, J.
Appellee instituted suit in the Hot Spring Circuit Court to recover damages for an injury received on the 31st day of May, 1916, while assisting appellant’s master mechanic, or foreman, in putting a spring-hanger on the side of appellant’s locomotive. The negligence charged consisted in the failure of appellant to furnish proper materials and tools with which, and a safe place in which, to work.
Appellant answered, denying specifically the negligénce alleged, and, by way of further defense, pleaded contributory negligence and assumed risk by appellee.
The cause was submitted to a jury upon the…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Holmes v. Bluff City Lumber Co.Supreme Court of Arkansas · 1911
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