Baylie v. Swift & Co.

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE BARRETT

delivered the opinion of the court:

Plaintiff Izzie Baylie sought damages for personal injuries, and Amanda Bailey sought damages for injuries resulting in the wrongful death of her husband, Forest. They alleged that the injuries suffered resulted from a dust explosion at the plant of their employer and were proximately caused by the negligence of defendant. The case was tried before a jury, but the trial court directed a verdict for defendant at the close of plaintiffs’ case. Plaintiffs appeal, contending that the evidence was sufficient to raise jury questions.

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