Mollock v. Great Northern Railway Co.

Plaintiff was employed by defendant as a section laborer. It furnished him a shovel having a handle which was rough, checked, cracked and had slivers. The condition of the handle caused his hand to become scratched and blistered. It became a serious injury by reason of infection. The suit was brought for damages suffered by reason of the alleged failure of defendant to furnish a safe, simple tool to be used in the work. Plaintiff was given a verdict for $1,250. Defendant has appealed from an order denying its alternative motion for judgment or for a new trial.

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