Richardson v. Cooper

Whilst engaged, with another person, in using a machine in elevating a stone on the walls of the State house, appellee was injured by some part of the machine becoming disconnected. His arm was injured, and for that he sued appellant, who was the contractor on the building. The action was case, and on a trial the jury found a verdict for plaintiff, and assessed his damages at $1000. A motion for a new trial was overruled by the court, and a judgment rendered on the verdict, from which defendant appeals.

Appellee was employed for the performance of no specific character of work, but did various…