Chamberlain v. Haanpaa

This is a civil action brought by plaintiff Tollcott L. Chamberlain against Wesley Haanpaa, Oiva Niemi, and Waino Juntunen for personal injuries sustained while loading a large bull into a truck. Verdict and judgment for plaintiff against defendant Haanpaa; defendant Haanpaa appeals.

Plaintiff and defendant Haanpaa were experienced livestock haulers who had worked together on several occasions assisting one another in the loading of livestock. While plaintiff was waiting for the loading facilities at Bruces Crossing stockyard, defendant Haanpaa requested plaintiff to give a hand in the loading…