J. Ray Arnold Lumber Corp. v. Richardson

In this case the plaintiff, a minor, recovered judgment in the Court below, in the sum of $10,000.00. Upon writ of error the defendant contends that no basis for legal recovery was shown by the pleadings and proofs, or that if so' shown, that the judgment is grossly excessive.

The declaration was in one count and was predicated upon Section 5943 C. G. L., 4020 R. G. S., which reads as follows:

“No' child under fourteen years of age shall be em ployed, permitted or suffered to work in, about or in connection with any (1) mill, (2) factory, (3) workshop, (4) mechanical establishment, (5) laundry,…