Durbin's Adm'r v. Nally, Ballard & Saltsman, Inc.

DUNCAN, Justice.

This action seeks damages on account of the death of Amos Durbin,' Jr., who was killed by falling from a bridge being constructed by appellees in the City of Hazard under a contract with the State Highway Department. At the conclusion of all of the evidence, the court directed a verdict for appellees.

The bridge in question formed a part of Broadway Street and ran over a by-pass highway some twenty feet below the level of the bridge. The piers at each end had been completed and part of the subflooring had been laid preparatory to pouring the concrete floor. There was a space of…