Biersach v. Wolf River Paper & Fiber Co.
Wisconsin Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtBarlow, J.
The jury found the deceased causally negligent as to, (1) lookout, and (2) with respect to the position he occupied on or near defendant’s narrow-gauge track; and found defendant causally negligent, (1) in failing to prQvide a place of employment which was as free from danger to the life, health, safety, or welfare of frequenters as the nature of the employment and place of employment would reasonably permit, and (2) in failing to furnish and use safety devices and safeguards, and adopt and use methods and processes which were reasonably adequate to render such place of employment as safe for…
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- Evanich v. Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1940
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