Monson v. Arcand

Christianson, Justice.

Defendant appeals from an order denying Ms alternative motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial in a personal injury action.

Defendant, Hector Arcand, and his brother, Clement Arcand, were partners engaged in masonry and cement contracting under the name “Arcand Brothers.” They employed about 15 blocklayers, cement finishers, carpenters, and laborers, including plaintiff, Wendell A. Monson, who was employed as a construction laborer. The Central Surety and Insurance Corporation issued a standard workmen’s compensation policy covering these…