Kimbell v. Homer Compress & Mfg. Co.

Citations

• 109 La. 963
• 34 So. 39
• 1903 La. LEXIS 457

Syllabus

<p>INJURY TO EMPL0YÉ — DEFECTIVE APPLIANCES.</p> <p>1. Plaintiff’s minor son, a day laborer, was instantly killed while engaged in the service' of defendant, assisting in the work of placing in position a heavy steam boiler. It is shown that with proper appliances, skill and care the work could have been done in safety. Because of the want of these defendant is held liable.</p> <p>(Syllabus by the Court.)</p>