Reeder v. Board of Education

The action lies in negligence. There is no substantial dispute as to the facts. Wallace H. Reeder, the infant-plaintiff, a pupil at the Brooklyn High School for automotive trades, at the request of his teacher assisted the latter in moving from one room to another an automobile motor which was mounted on a dolly. While thus engaged the motor became dislodged, severely injuring his hand. The infant-plaintiff seeks to recover damages for his injuries, while Ms father sues for medical expenses and loss of services. Both the teacher and the Board of Education were named as defendants, but before…