Jacksonville Paper Company v. Thurman

ADAMS, J.:

Appellant appeals from a $12,500.00 judgment by appellee for the loss of the thumb and three fingers on his right hand while employed by appellant to operate a paper cutting machine. The gist of negligence charged was failure to main tain the machine in á reasonably safe condition. Pleas of not guilty and contributory negligence were interposed. The latter went out on demurrer and the case was tried in keeping with such ruling^. ...

It is claimed that the plea was good as a predicate to prove mitigation of damages. The plea was not so framed. It was filed as a plea in bar.…