Weis v. Allen

The plaintiff, Matt Weis, brings this action to recover damages from his employer, the defendant Allen, for injuries suffered by plaintiff when shot by a spring gun alleged to have been set by the defendant, on the latter’s property where plaintiff was employed. From a judgment in favor of plaintiff for general and punitive damages, the defendant prosecutes this appeal.

At the time of the injury to plaintiff, both he and the defendant were subject to the provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Act of this state. The plaintiff applied to the State Industrial Accident Commission and was awarded…