Godell v. Johnson

This is an action to recover damages for personal injuries. Defendant appeals from a judgment for plaintiff.

Plaintiff was injured while working in defendant’s sawmill. He brought this action to recover damages for injuries allegedly resulting from a violation of the Employers’ Liability Law and the Basic Safety Code. Defendant denied negligence and alleged that plaintiff was contributorily negligent.

*589The trial was held before a jury. After both parties had rested defendant moved for a directed verdict. Plaintiff “joined in the motion” and requested the court to submit the matter to the jury…