Ensley v. . Lumber Co.

Action to recover damages for injuries alleged to have been caused by defendant's negligence. Plaintiff, at the time 16 or 17 years old, was employed by defendant, with the promise of the manager that he should work outside the mill in a safe place. He was ordered to go inside the mill and tail the moulder, which appears to be a dangerous machine to one not familiar with its construction and operation, and was severely injured the next day by having his hand caught in the knives of the moulder.

Plaintiff testified: "I am the plaintiff in this action. Up to the time of the injury, I lived with…