Swader v. Kansas Flour Mills Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered- by

West, J.:

This case, originally brought against the milling company and the defendant Hoffman (Swader v. Flour Mills Co., 103 Kan. 378 and 703, 176 Pac. 143), was this time tried as against defendant Hoffman only.

The petition alleged that he was the managing agent of the company and had full and complete charge of its business and the operation and management of its plant; that it was his business and duty to keep the premises in proper and safe condition; that he had full control and authority over the deceased, Henry Swader, as well as other workmen;…