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Bloom v. Warshaw

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

Decided December 8, 1954PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtRonan, J.

The plaintiff in this action of tort seeks to recover for injuries sustained when he fell from the roof of the defendants’ house. The judge subject to the exception of the plaintiff directed a verdict for the defendants.

The defendants owned a two and one half story house which the plaintiff and his partner, one Klotz, undertook to paint, furnishing all materials, labor, and equipment at an estimated cost. The house had a pitched roof with sloping sides about 18 feet in height on each side of the peak which was about 50 feet above the ground. The house had a number of dormer windows. The roof…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Walker v. Benz Kid Co.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1932
  2. Mucha v. Northeastern Crushed Stone Co.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1940
  3. Williams v. United Men's Shop, Inc.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1944
  4. Gallo v. LeahyMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1937
  5. Burwick v. McClureMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1945

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3Cited by6 opinions

  1. Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Co. v. Samuel Evans Construction Co.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1959
  2. Coyne v. John S. Tilley Co.Massachusetts Appeals Court · 1974
  3. Barry v. Stop & Shop, Inc.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1957
  4. Muchnick V. Shoppers' Garage, Inc.Massachusetts District Court, Appellate Division · 1955
  5. Stackpole v. Standard Coat, Apron & Linen Service, Inc.Massachusetts District Court, Appellate Division · 1970

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