King v. Bynum Printing Co.

The material elements of negligence alleged as constituting a cause of action are: (1) that the composing room was poorly lighted, and (2) that a slug truck was permitted to remain in an open space before rows of machines, which open space or walkway was used by employees in going from one part of the room to another in the performance of their duties.

The testimony of plaintiff clearly discloses that the slug truck was a customary and essential appliance or piece of equipment. It was designed for the purpose of being moved from place to place in the room as the progress of the work required.…