Morris v. Great Northern Railway Co.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Appeal by defendant from an order of the district court for Ramsey county, Brill, J., denying a motion for a new trial, after a verdict in favor of plaintiff for $900.
1Opinion of the CourtMitchell, J.
This was an action to recover damages for personal injuries caused by the alleged negligence of the defendant. The defendant, among other defenses, pleaded accord and satisfaction, and a release of the cause of action executed by the plaintiff June 12, 1898. The plaintiff, in reply, admitted that he signed such a release, but alleged that at the time of his doing so he was of unsound mind and understanding to such an extent that he did not know or appreciate the meaning, effect, or consequences of it, and that this fact was known to all parties for whose benefit the release was taken.
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2Cases cited3 opinions
- Gould v. . Cayuga County National BankNew York Court of Appeals · 1881
- Vandervelden v. Chicago & N. W. Ry. Co.District Court, N.D. Iowa · 1894
- Schaps v. LehnerSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1893
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- Marple v. Minneapolis & St. Louis RailroadSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1911
- Mix v. DowningSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1929
- Seeck v. JakelOregon Supreme Court · 1914
- Carey v. LevyMichigan Supreme Court · 1951
- Mahr v. Union Pac. R.Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1909
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