Peterson v. American Grass Twine Co.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Appeal by defendant from an order of the district court for Hennepin county, Simpson, J., denying a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial.
1Opinion of the CourtBrown, J.
Action to recover damages for personal injuries alleged to have been caused by the negligence of defendant. Plaintiff had a verdict in the court below for $400, and defendant appealed from an order denying its alternative motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, or for a new trial.
The facts are as follows: Plaintiff was employed by defendant, a corporation, as a common laborer or “handy man,” being assigned to no particular line of employment, but doing such work about defendant’s factory as he was directed to do from time to time by its superintendent. About the time complained of,…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Johnson v. Ashland Water Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1888
- Carlson v. Northwestern Telephone Exchange Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1896
- Hess v. Adamant Manufacturing Co. of AmericaSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1896
- Perras v. A. Booth & Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1901
- Gray v. Commutator Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1902
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3Cited by15 opinions
- Ahlstrom v. Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie RailroadSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1955
- Blomberg v. TrupukkaSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1941
- Borgerson v. Cook Stone Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1903
- Dell v. McGrathSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1904
- Rosin v. Danaher Lumber Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1911
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