Kline v. Minnesota Iron Co.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for St. Louis county to recover $30,000 for personal injuries. The case was tried before Cant, J., and a jury, which rendered a verdict in favor of plaintiff for $5,000. From an order granting a motion for judgment in favor of defendant notwithstanding the verdict, plaintiff appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtBrown, J.
Action to recover damages for personal injuries alleged to have been caused by the negligence of defendant, in which plaintiff had a verdict in the court below, and from an order granting judgment for defendant notwithstanding the verdict plaintiff appealed.
The facts are as follows: Defendant is engaged in the business of mining iron ore, holding, among other properties, that known as the “Adams Mine,” situated near Eveleth, St. Louis county. In connection with its business it maintains and operates a railroad consisting of engines, cars, and employees necessary to operate the same. It is a…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Johnson v. St. Paul & Duluth RailroadSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1890
- Lavallee v. St. Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba Railway Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1889
- Schus v. Powers-Simpson Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1902
- Blomquist v. Great Northern Railway Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1896
- Roe v. WinstonSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1902
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- Jemming v. Great Northern Railway Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1905
- Mace v. BoedkerSupreme Court of Iowa · 1905
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