Sorenson v. Menasha Paper & Pulp Co.
Wisconsin Supreme Court
APPEAL from the Circuit Court for Brown County. Action to recover for the death of the plaintiff’s intestate, alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the defendant. The facts are stated in the opinion. The plaintiff appealed from a -judgment of nonsuit.
1Opinion of the CourtOeton, J.
On the conclusion of the plaintiff’s evidence the circuit court granted a nonsuit, and to determine whether properly or not, the substance and effect of that evidence must be considered. The defendant company had for a long time owned and operated' this paper' and pulp mill. The building stood facing an open street towards the east, about 162 feet in length. Prom the north end towards the south, about forty-six feet, there was the main entrance by a door *339over five feet wide, and always open for the entrance and exit of all persons employed in that part of the building. About seven feet south…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Morrison v. Phillips & Colby Construction Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1878
- Smith v. Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1877
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