Stricklen v. Pearson Construction Co.
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Pollc District Court. — C. A. Dudley, Judge. Action at law, to recover damages for personal injury. The material facts are stated in the opinion. There was a judgment for the defendant for costs, and plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtWeaver, J.
l. master and empiary damages, The defendant company was engaged in the construction of a building in the city of Des Moines, and, in the course of such work, excavated a hole or pit, in which to lay the foundation of a pier. The plaintiff, being then in the employ of the defendant, was by its foreman sent into the pit tq perform certain labor there; and while he was so engaged, the earth caved in upon him, causing him serious injury. Both parties had expressed their consent to the terms of the Workmen’s Compensation Act; and in *96compliance with the terms of said statute, plaintiff was awarded…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Boardman v. Marshalltown Grocery Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1898
- Connelly v. WhiteSupreme Court of Iowa · 1904
- Constantine v. RowlandSupreme Court of Iowa · 1910
- White v. International Text Book Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1914
- Myers v. WrightSupreme Court of Iowa · 1876
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