ANDERSON v. SMITH

No. 91.

226 U.S. 439 (1913)

ANDERSON, ADMINISTRATRIX, v. SMITH.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided January 6, 1913.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Leonard J. Mather, with whom Mr. John Doyle Carmody, was on the brief, for plaintiff in error.

Mr. H. Prescott Gatley, with whom Mr. Samuel Maddox and Mr. Barry Mohun were on the brief, for defendant in error.


Memorandum opinion, by direction of the court, by MR. CHIEF JUSTICE WHITE.

Charles P. Anderson was one of several workmen engaged in tearing down an old building in Georgetown in the District of Columbia. The building had been demolished as far as the first floor, and it became necessary to take down a large doorframe. While Anderson was engaged with others in that work the frame fell upon him and caused injuries from which he died. An administratrix was appointed...

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