Eldridge v. Atlas Steam-Ship Co.
New York Supreme Court
Exceptions from circuit court, New York county. Action by Alfred Eldridge against the Atlas Steam-Ship Company to recover for personal injury received while in defendant’s employ. On trial the complaint was dismissed, and plaintiff excepts.
1Opinion of the CourtBrady, J.
This action was brought to recover for personal injuries sustained by the plaintiff by reason of the alleged negligence of the defendant. Upon the trial the complaint' was dismissed, and the exceptions directed to be heard in the first instance at the general term. It appeared that on the 9th of November, 1886, the plaintiff shipped on the Alvena as an able-bodied seaman, and went on board the ship on the morning of the 10th. The vessel was bound from New York to Kingston. There were on board three winches,—machines for the purpose of removing the cargo. In winches Nos. 1 and 2 the cog-wheels…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Gibson v. . Erie Railway Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1875
- Hickey v. . TaaffeNew York Court of Appeals · 1887
- Sweeney v. . Berlin and Jones Envelope Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1886
- Buckley v. Gutta Percha & Rubber Manufacturing Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1889
3Cited by1 opinion
- Eldridge v. Atlas Steamship Co.New York Supreme Court · 1890