Bulduzzi v. James Ramage Paper Co.
Citations
- 140 F. 95
- 1905 U.S. App. LEXIS 4764
Syllabus
<p>1. Master and Servant — Action for Injury to Servant — Evidence of Relation Between the Parties.</p> <p>The finding of a jury that défendant, in its employment of plaintiff in getting out stone for a bridge to be built by a town, was a principal, and not merely the agent of the town, and was therefore liable for negligence causing plaintiff’s injury, held supported by the evidence.</p> <p>2. Damages — Personal Injury — Excessive Verdict.'</p> <p>A verdict awarding $9,000 damages to a laborer for personal Injuries held excessive under the evidence, and a remittitur of $2,000 required.</p>
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- “The law presumes that men will speak the truth; that they will act honestly and will obey the law. These are necessary presumptions.”
- “The law presumes that men will speak the truth; that they will act honestly and will obey the law. These are necessary presumptions.”
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Judges: Wheeler
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