Robinson v. Hill

Citations

• 60 Wash. 615
• 111 P. 871
• 1910 Wash. LEXIS 1111

Syllabus

<p>Master and Servant — Independent Contractors — Evidence of Relation — Admissibility. In an action for personal injuries, upon an issue as to whether the defendant employed the plaintiff or was only the lessor of the mill, evidence is admissible of conversations had with the defendant relative to a settlement of a prior accident with a casualty company at defendant’s suggestion, and as to defendant’s taking out casualty insurance covering accidents to the men.</p> <p>Master and Servant — Independent Contractor — Question for Jury. In an action for personal injuries, a question as to the existence of a contract between the defendant and a third person making such third person an independent contractor, upon disputed evidence, is one of fact, for the jury.</p>