Hinrichs v. Gummow

This suit is what is commonly called a farm liability action. Robert Paul Hinriehs secured a jury verdict in the amount of $12,500 in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County for the personal injuries sustained in a fall on March 28, 1959. The suit was against Lester Gummow, for whom Hinriehs, the Plaintiff, was working, when injured.

For reversal of the judgment in favor of the Plaintiff, the Defendant makes several contentions, each of which can be evaluated by giving consideration to three general propositions. In essence, Defendant contends that the Plaintiff failed to prove any negligence on…