THOMAS v. SCHWAB

No. 11771.

211 F.2d 639 (1954)

THOMAS v. SCHWAB.

United States Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit.

Decided February 11, 1954.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Rex K. Nelson, Washington, D. C., for appellant. Messrs. Eugene X. Murphy, Hugh Lynch, Jr., and Charles E. Channing, Jr., Washington, D. C., were on the brief for appellant.

Mr. Harry L. Ryan, Jr., Washington, D. C., with whom Messrs. Roger J. Whiteford and Duane G. Derrick, Washington, D. C., were on the brief, for appellee.

Before EDGERTON, WILBUR K. MILLER, and PRETTYMAN, Circuit Judges.


PER CURIAM.

Our appellant, James A. Thomas, was an apprentice plumber engaged by a subcontractor in connection with the construction of a dwelling for appellee Schwab. The carpentry work was under subcontract to another subcontractor, and this work included the installation of the windows. In going from the inside of the partially completed building to the roof to install a vent pipe, Thomas went through a window, holding on to the casement of the window to steady...

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