45 So. 761 (Fla. 1907), Atlantic Coast Line R. Co. v. Beazley

Citation: 45 So. 761, 54 Fla. 311

Opinion Judge: SHACKLEFORD, C.J.

Party Name: ATLANTIC COAST LINE R. CO. v. BEAZLEY.

Attorney: Assumption of risk is a matter of defense which must be pleaded by defendant. Assumption of risk by an employé must be specially pleaded, being an affirmative defense, in order to be available. [54 Fla. 317]W. E. Kay, Jno. E. Hartridge, and D. A. Finlayson, for plaintiff in error. Alex. St. Clair...

Case Date: Tuesday December 17, 1907

Court: Florida Supreme Court