Spence v. Bath Iron Works Corp.

The issues here presented for consideration arise under three exceptions to rulings made by the Justice who presided in the Trial Court, duly noted by the defendant and allowed on its behalf, and under a general motion for new trial *289based on the usual grounds, including allegation that the damage award of $2,500 is excessive.

The first two exceptions relate to the admission, over objection, of evidence intended to prove that the defendant knew, or should have known, that the plaintiff was required to handle materials of a dangerous or deleterious nature in his work, and to establish negligence…