Koehler v. Thiensville State Bank

No question is raised, upon this appeal as to the amount of damages. Appellant contends that there is no evidence to sustain the finding of negligence on its part or liability under the safe-place statute, and that in any case, it is entitled to a judgment over against the defendant, Die-bold Safe & Lock Company. The nature of the contentions requires a review of the facts.

In June, 1931, defendant had installed in its plant by defendant Diebold Safe & Lock Company a tear-gas system designed to prevent daylight holdups. The manufacturer of the system was the Lake Erie Chemical-Company of…