Shugrue v. Providence Telephone Co.

This is an action of trespass on the case for negligence. The declaration contains one count only. Plaintiff alleges that on or about the 27th day of February, 1912, he was in the employment of the defendant corporation; that he was ordered by a foreman of said corporation, under whom he was working, to ascend a ladder then resting, the one end upon the ground, and the other end upon the side of a building about thirty feet from the ground, and to attach a wire to the fixtures and insulator upon the side of said building; that said foreman had placed said ladder in position and had assured…