Caron v. Powers-Simpson Co.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for St. Louis county to recover $20,410 for personal injuries. The case was tried before Dibell, J., and a jury, which rendered a verdict in favor of defendant. From an order grant-ting a motion for a new trial, defendant appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtJaggard, J.
The plaintiff was at work on the top of a rollway of logs, which were being piled by means of skids. While he was assisting in raising the skids, the pile of logs broke, rolled, and fell over and upon him, and produced the damages here sought to be recovered. This action was based on the alleged negligence of the defendant and appellant, causing the pile of logs to break. The jury brought in a verdict for the defendant, which the court on motion set aside. From his order granting a new trial this appeal was taken.
The defendant upon trial introduced testimony tending to show that the plaintiff…
2Cited by2 opinions
- Edelbrock v. Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1924
- Caron v. Powers-Simpson Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1907