Dennis v. Coleman's Parking & Greasing Stations, Inc.

Julius J. Olson, Justice.

Defendant appeals from an order denying its alternative motion for judgment or new trial.

The jury could well have found the facts to be as follows: Defendant operates a public parking lot in St. Paul. It has three entrances, the main one being on Kellogg boulevard, another at the northwesterly corner on Robert street, and the third to the north leading to Fourth street. The lot is large enough to accommodate 230 cars. One Adam Pachie, whose duties were many and varied, was the sole attendant in charge, having been so employed for about eight years. He not only had…