Menton v. L. Patterson Mercantile Co.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Two actions in the district court for Blue Earth county to recover $10,000 and $3,300 respectively. The answers alleged contributory negligence on the part of plaintiffs. The cases were tried together before Comstock, J., who at the close of the testimony granted the motion of defendant mercantile company for a directed verdict in such case in its favor. From orders denying their motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdicts or for new trial, plaintiffs appealed.
1Opinion of the Court
Brown, O. J.
Defendant L. Patterson Mercantile Company is a corporation doing •the business indicated by its name in the city of Mankato. The company owned and used an auto truck for the delivery of goods sold to patrons and other like purposes connected with its business affairs. Defendant Lavin was in its employ and made use of the truck for the purposes stated. On June 33, 1917, which appears to have been a holiday, Lavin took the truck, with the acquiescence and consent of the company, for the purpose of conveying himself and friends, together with refreshments, to a lake resort near…
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