Anderson v. Benson Manufacturing Company

BOHLING, Commissioner.

George Anderson sued Benson Manufacturing Co., Inc., a corporation, asking $50,-000 for personal injuries sustained when some crating frames stacked against defendant’s building fell, struck plaintiff on the legs, and injured him. Defendant’s answer, among other defenses, alleged that plaintiff was a statutory employee of defendant and the provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Law precluded plaintiff’s action. Plaintiff having replied a separate trial was had on said defense before the court by agreement between the parties. § 510.180, subd. 2. (Statutory references…