Carter v. Oster
Missouri Court of Appeals
Appeal from St. Louis City Circuit Court. — Son. Darnel G-. Taylor, Judge. (1) It is a principle of law supported by a long line of authorities that where several parties have combined together for the same illegal purpose, any act done by one of them in pursuance of the original concerted plan, and with reference to the common object, is, in the contemplation of the law, the act of all, and, therefore, proof of such act will be evidence against any of the others who were…
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Appeal from St. Louis City Circuit Court. — Son. Darnel G-. Taylor, Judge. (1) It is a principle of law supported by a long line of authorities that where several parties have combined together for the same illegal purpose, any act done by one of them in pursuance of the original concerted plan, and with reference to the common object, is, in the contemplation of the law, the act of all, and, therefore, proof of such act will be evidence against any of the others who were engaged in the conspiracy, and. any of the others are as much responsible for such acts- to which' they relate, as if made…
1Opinion of the CourtGoode, J.
Plaintiff is by trade an ammonia, steam and hot water fitter, and at the dates hereafter mentioned had followed that employment for about twelve years. Defendants are alleged to be, and the proof tends to show they are, members of a trade union in the city of St. Louis denominated Local Branch No. 29 of the National Association of Steam and Hot Water Fitters of America. This association and a score or more of other trades unions connected with the building and equipment of houses, are affiliated with a larger association called the St. Louis Building Trades Council. The membership of the…
2Cases cited28 opinions
- Walker v. CroninMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1871
- National Protective Ass'n of Steam Fitters & Helpers v. CummingNew York Court of Appeals · 1902
- Berry v. DonovanMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1905
- Arthur v. OakesCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1894
- Moran v. DunphyMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1901
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