Anderson v. Smith

Memorandum opinion, by direction of the court, by

Mr. Chief Justice White.

Charles P. Anderson was one of several workmen engaged in tearing down an old building in Georgetown .in the District of Columbia. The building had been demolished as far as the first floor, and it became necessary to take down a large doorframe. While Anderson was engaged with others in that work the frame fell upon him and caused injuries from which he died. An administra-trix was appointed and brought" this action against the employer of Anderson to recover damages, basing the right of action upon alleged negligence…