Beber v. Beebe & Runyan Furniture Co.

For alleged negligence resulting in the death of Wyman Beber, his widow, as administratrix of his estate, brought this action against his employer to recover damages in the sum of $15,000. At the close of the testimony on behalf of plaintiff, the trial court sustained a motion to dismiss the action on the ground that the evidence was insufficient to sustain a verdict in her favor. From the judgment of dismissal, she has appealed.

Beber and a fellow-servant were engaged in moving dressers in a room in defendant’s warehouse in Omaha, December 28, 1910. They sat on the floor, braced their feet…