Brunette v. Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway Co.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Ramsey county by Charles Brunette, as the father of Guy J. Brunette, a minor, to recover $25,000 for injuries sustained by the son. The case was tried before Kelly,. J., who granted defendant’s motion to dismiss the action. From an order denying plaintiff’s motion for a new trial, he appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtBunn, J.
Guy J. Brunette, a 'minor, residing with his parents in the state of Michigan, lost one of his legs by being run over by cars of de*445fendant while attempting to cross its tracks in Gladstone, Michigan. This action was brought in this state in the name of Charles Brunette, “as father of Guy J. Brunette,” to recover for the injuries received; the complaint alleging negligence on the part of defendant. Jurisdiction of defendant was obtained here. The answer denied negligence, and alleged contributory negligence. On the trial, defendant objected to any evidence, on the ground that the court had no…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Thompson v. WhitmanSupreme Court of the United States · 1874
- Renlund v. Commodore Mining Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1903
- Hess v. Adamant Manufacturing Co. of AmericaSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1896
- Bamka v. Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha RailroadSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1895
- Fryklund v. Great Northern Railway Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1907
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