Shain v. Idaho State Penitentiary

I concur in the conclusion reached in the foregoing opinion. I deem this special concurring opinion to be in order in view of the gravity of the case and advisability of constructive legislation relating to the subject matter, in harmony with modern trends.

Appellant at the time of his injury was 29 years of age, was married with two children under the age of 18 years.

Appellant became an inmate of Idaho State Penitentiary September 25, 1950, and there incarcerated until May 21, 1952. On the last mentioned date he received accidental personal injury to his left hand for which the penitentiary…