Helfrich v. Roth

Julius J. Olson, Justice.

Defendant appeals from a judgment. Plaintiff brought an action to recover damages for injuries sustained by him on June 7, 1932, at which time he was struck by an automobile operated by defendant. Defendant denied negligence, alleged contributory negligence on plaintiff’s part, and further alleged that under the facts and circumstances herein the rights of the parties were governed by the workmen’s compensation act. A jury trial was had resulting in a verdict in plaintiff’s favor for $5,207.90. Defendant moved for an order amending the verdict so that it would be for…