Jaeger v. Evangelical Lutheran Holy Ghost Congregation

It is conceded by plaintiff that there is no liability based upon negligence, since defendant is a religious corporation. Bachman v. Young Women's Christian Asso. 179 Wis. 178, 191 N. W. 751. The sole question is whether the facts alleged bring plaintiff within the provisions of sec. 101.06, Stats., the so-called safe-place statute. This section provides:

“Every employer shall furnish employment which shall be safe for the employees therein and shall furnish a place of employment which shall be safe for employees therein and *211for frequenters thereof and shall furnish and use safety devices and…