Mattson v. Carlisle Packing Co.

Respondent, August Mattson, acting through a guardian, brought this action against the appellant, Carlisle Packing Company, for damages for personal injuries received while working as a laborer for appellant on July 31, 1920, at appellant’s plant at Cordova, Alaska. A trial was had in the court below, resulting in a jury verdict for respondent for $8,500, upon which judgment was entered. Motions for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict and for a new trial were denied, and this appeal was taken.

Respondent alleged in his complaint that he was employed by the appellant as a laborer, but was…