Danielson v. Reeves

Julius J. Olson, Justice.

Negligence action, wherein plaintiif prevailed. Defendants’ motion for judgment notwithstanding or a new trial was denied, and they appeal.

Defendants, a copartnership doing business as “Heinies Cafe,” operate a cafe and bar in Minneapolis commonly known as a “Nite Club.” They are the holders of both tavern and dance-hall licenses. To attract and retain patronage, they employed a dance orchestra “from 8:45 until 12:45 on week nights, and on Saturday nights it is open longer, till 1:45” Sunday morning. Early in April 1940, as an additional means of entertainment and…