Small v. Brainerd Lumber Co.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Crow Wing county to recover $10,000 for personal injuries. The case was tried before Spooner, J., who directed a verdict in favor of defendant. From an order denying a motion for a new trial, plaintiff appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtLovely, J.
Wesley Small was employed as a sweeper in the steam sawmill of defendant at Brainerd. While attempting to clean a portion of the gearing and its connections, which were unguarded, he was drawn into the meshes of connecting cogwheels and seriously injured. Through his guardian ad litem he brings this action for the damages sustained. *96At the close of the evidence the trial court directed a verdict in favor of defendant. There was a motion for a new trial, which was overruled. This appeal is from that order.
Appellant’s contention on this review is that the trial court did not give sufficient…
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