Abrons v. Richfield Oil Corp.

This is an appeal from a judgment of nonsuit in an action for personal injuries. The appellant was employed by C. F. Braun and Company, an independent contractor engaged in doing construction work for the respondent, Richfield Oil Corporation, on Richfield’s premises. The appellant’s injuries were received when dirt caved in upon him in a ditch he was digging. The facts are set forth in a settled statement on appeal (rule 7 o£ Rules on Appeal), portions of which are set forth in the margin.

“Although it is the established rule that in passing upon a motion for a nonsuit all conflicts in the…