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The Supreme Court of Canada held the railway liable for a roadmaster's injuries, finding volenti non fit injuria inapplicable and contributory negligence unproven.
Employer liability for a saw injury was upheld, with the employee found contributorily negligent and damages reduced to $2,000. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal with costs.
Appeal dismissed. The Supreme Court of Canada held the master and servant jointly and severally liable for a death caused by the servant’s negligence in the course of employment.
The Supreme Court of Canada held Grand Trunk liable for a train dispatcher’s negligence on a joint railway section, affirming damages in two wrongful-death actions.
Appeal dismissed. The Supreme Court held the employer liable under the Workmen’s Compensation for Injuries Act for negligent bracing of an engine that fell and killed a worker.
The Supreme Court of Canada considered whether the Maritime Court of Ontario could hear a wrongful-death claim in rem arising from a collision on the Detroit River.
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