Smith v. Great Northern Railway Co.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for St. Louis county to recover $10,000 for personal injury received while in the employ of defendant. The case was tried before Stolberg, J., who when plaintiff rested denied defendant’s motion to dismiss the action, and a jury which returned a verdict in favor of plaintiff for the amount demanded. Defendant’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial was denied.
Read the full summary
Action in the district court for St. Louis county to recover $10,000 for personal injury received while in the employ of defendant. The case was tried before Stolberg, J., who when plaintiff rested denied defendant’s motion to dismiss the action, and a jury which returned a verdict in favor of plaintiff for the amount demanded. Defendant’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial was denied. From the judgment entered upon the verdict, defendant appealed.
1Opinion of the Court
Dibell, C.
Action to recover for personal injuries. There was a verdict for the plaintiff. The alternative motion of the defendant for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial was denied. From the judgment entered on the verdict the defendant appeals.
1. The plaintiff was a freight conductor in the employ of the defendant. He claims, and his evidence tended to show, that he was injured in a fall from a car, and that his injuries resulted in traumatic neurosis. His condition was the subject of expert testimony. A physical examination was' had during the progress of the trial.…
2Cases cited19 opinions
- Florence Cotton & Iron Co. v. FieldSupreme Court of Alabama · 1894
- Owensboro Shovel & Tool Co. v. MooreCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1913
- Chicago, Burlington & Northern Railroad v. PorterSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1890
- Pelham & Havana Railroad v. ElliottCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1912
- Appel v. Chicago City Railway Co.Illinois Supreme Court · 1913
14 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by24 opinions
- Hammel v. FeighSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1919
- Lott v. DavidsonSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1961
- Propper v. Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific RailroadSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1952
- Colgan v. RaymondSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1966
- Harris v. Breezy Point Lodge, Inc.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1953
19 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.