Self v. Adel Lumber Co.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Action for damages, from city court of Nashville — Judge Peeples. June 12, 1908.
1Opinion of the CourtHill, C. J.
1. A corporation engaged in the manufacture of lumber operated an engine and flat cars in connection with its business, for the pui'pose of hauling timber and transporting its employees to and from their places of work. Held: (a) The lumber company was not a carrier of passengers; and its employees, while being transported, were not passengers, (b) The relation of master and servant existed between the company and its employees while the latter were being transported to and from their places of work; and the company was charged with the duty of exercising ordinary care in furnishing eqrs and…
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