Legal Opinion

Louisville Gelatine Works v. Minton

Court of Appeals of Kentucky

Decided October 17, 1911PublishedCited by 4 opinions

Appeal from Jefferson Circuit Court

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion of the Court by

William Rogers Clay,

Commissioner- — -Affirming.

Appellee, Emmett Minton, a young man who had almost reached his majority, fell into a wooden vat in the establishment of the Louisville Gelatine Works. His feet and legs were badly scalded, and he brought this action to recover damages. The jury returned a verdict in his favor for $750. Prom the judgment predicated thereon this appeal is prosecuted.

The only error relied upon is the failure of the trial court to direct a verdict in favor of the appellant.

*835The evidence discloses that appellee went to work for appellant on…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Wilson v. Chess & Wymond Co.Court of Appeals of Kentucky · 1904
  2. Runians v. Keller & Brady Co.Court of Appeals of Kentucky · 1911

3Cited by4 opinions

  1. Louisville & Nashville Railroad v. AdamsCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1912
  2. Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas Pacific Railway Co. v. EstesCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1920
  3. Kentucky Utilities Co. v. Clayton's AdministratrixCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1930
  4. Adams v. Cabin Branch Coal Co.Court of Appeals of Kentucky · 1912

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