OAKLAWN JOCKEY CLUB, INC. v. PICKENS-BOND CONST. CO.

No. 5-5773.

477 S.W.2d 477 (1972)

OAKLAWN JOCKEY CLUB, INC., Appellant, v. PICKENS-BOND CONSTRUCTION CO. et al., Appellees.

Supreme Court of Arkansas.

Rehearing Denied April 10, 1972.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Smith, Williams, Friday, Eldredge & Clark by Boyce R. Love, Little Rock, for appellant.

James A. Pate, Little Rock, for appellees.


BYRD, Justice.

Theo Tyler, an employee of appellee Pickens-Bond Construction Co., was injured on the premises of Oaklawn Jockey Club while in the scope of his employment when the handle of a bull float came in contact with some electrical power lines owned and operated by Arkansas Power & Light Company. Admittedly he is being paid Workmen's Compensation benefits. Tyler brought suit against Arkansas Power & Light Co. and the Oaklawn Jockey Club, Inc., alleging...

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