Yarbrough v. Swift & Co.

Citations

• 119 La. 344
• 44 So. 121
• 1907 La. LEXIS 480

Syllabus

<p>1. Master and Servant — Injury to Servant.</p> <p>The employs was within the scope of his-employment at the moment of the accident.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For cases in point, see Cent. Dig. vol. 34, Master and Servant, § 952.]</p> <p>2. Same — Inspection of Appliances.</p> <p>The inspection of the elevator and its appliances and devices was insufficient.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For eases in point, see Cent. Dig. vol. 34, Master and Servant, § 968.]</p> <p>3. Same — Defects.</p> <p>The automatic brakes performed no part to prevent the fall of the elevator.</p> <p>4. Appeal — Remand — Newly Discovered-Evidence — Defendant Company Liable.</p> <p>Defendant’s application to remand the case to hear new evidence cannot be granted, under repeated decisions.</p> <p>5. Damages — Evidence.</p> <p>Plaintiff’s injuries were not permanent. [Ed. Note. — For cases in point, see Cent; Dig. voi. 15, Damages, § 506.]</p> <p>(Syllabus by the Court.)</p>