Johnson v. Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Ramsey county by plaintiff in behalf of Walter Johnson, an infant, to recover $7,000 for personal injuries. The case was tried before Bunn, J., and a jury, which rendered a verdict in favor of plaintiff for $3,721. From an order denying a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial, defendant appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtLewis, J.
Respondent, Charles Johnson, his wife, Mari Johnson, and their son, Walter, were injured in an accident occurring on appellant’s railroad June 12, 1904. September 27, 1904, a settlement was made by respondent and his wife for $2,000, and a voucher,, including receipt and draft, was issued as follows:
Cash No. 6,211.
The Minneapolis & St. Rouis Railroad Company
Audit No. 54,815 Dr.
To Alfred C. Johnson and his wife Mari Johnson,
Address: 221 E. Eighth St., St. Paul, Minn.
Date voucher made: Sept. 27th, 1904.
For amount agreed upon and paid in full settlement and satisfaction of any and all claims or…
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