Doerr v. Daily News Publishing Co.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Ramsey county to recover $5,000 for personal injuries. The case was tried before Brill, J., who directed a verdict in favor of defendant, upon the close of plaintiff’s testimony. From an order denying a motion for a new trial, plaintiff appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtLewis, J.
Respondent was in possession of two printing presses, and had in its employment two pressmen, Egan and Burns, who were each assisted by one, and sometimes two, helpers. Egan was foreman of the pressroom, with authority to hire and discharge employees, and during his absence Burns was temporary foreman, with the same general powers, including authority to discharge, but not to hire, men. Upon the occasion in question Egan was absent, and Burns was in charge of the pressroom as foreman, and was personally engaged in running one of the presses, with Fred Doerr as helper, and the two had worked…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Lindvall v. WoodsSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1889
- Jemming v. Great Northern Railway Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1905
- Hess v. Adamant Manufacturing Co. of AmericaSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1896
- Norton Bros. v. NadebokIllinois Supreme Court · 1901
- Borgerson v. Cook Stone Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1903
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- Mahr v. ForrestalSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1914
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