Nelson v. Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Co.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in tbe district court for Mower county by Alma S. Nelson to recover $2,500 for loss of earning power and services of her son Joel during his minority, and $300 for expenses and time spent in caring for her son, because of injuries received by him while in defendant’s employ. The answer alleged a settlement by defendant for $7,000 in a prior 'action brought by his guardian ad litem.
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Action in tbe district court for Mower county by Alma S. Nelson to recover $2,500 for loss of earning power and services of her son Joel during his minority, and $300 for expenses and time spent in caring for her son, because of injuries received by him while in defendant’s employ. The answer alleged a settlement by defendant for $7,000 in a prior 'action brought by his guardian ad litem. The case was tried before Kingsley, J., who at the close of the testimony denied defendant’s motion for a directed verdict, and a jury which returned a verdict for $704.50. From an order denying its motion…
1Opinion of the CourtQuinn, J.
Plaintiff brought this action to recover for the loss of earnings, and compensation for the care of her minor son, resulting from injuries which he sustained through the alleged negligence of the defendant while in its employ as a brakeman on a freight train at Fairmont, Minnesota. Plaintiff had a verdict. From an order denying its motion for judgment or a new trial, defendant appealed.
At Fairmont, the railroad track extends east and west. The platform is practically on a level with the top of the rails and comes to within about 2 feet of the south rail of the main track. A passing track from…
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