Aby v. St. Paul Union Stockyards

OPINION

SEDGWICK, Judge.

This appeal is from a judgment dismissing appellant’s action and the denial of a motion for new trial or judgment notwithstanding the verdict. Appellant sustained injuries when he was hit by a charging steer at respondent’s stockyard. He claims his injuries were caused in part by a defective gate latch mechanism constructed by respondent. The trial court denied proposed instructions on strict liability in tort. We affirm.

FACTS

Appellant Lester Aby was assigned by his trucking company to pick up a load of steers at respondent St. Paul Union Stockyards and transport them…