Camp v. Peel

This is an appeal by defendant from a judgment in an action for damages for personal injuries sustained by the minor plaintiff, an eight year old girl, as the result of being struck in the face and eyes with some lime putty.

The accident occurred on November 11, 1936, which was a public holiday, in an auditorium building under construction on property adjoining the Santa Barbara Avenue School in Los Angeles; the auditorium, when completed, was to be used as a part of the school.

In connection with the work of lathing and plastering the interior of this building, defendant and appellant J. A.…