Knisley v. Pratt
New York Supreme Court
Action by Sarah Knisley against Páscal P. Pratt and others for personal injuries. Plaintiff moves for a new trial on exceptions ordered to be heard at the generál term in the first instance after a nonsuit at the circuit court of Erie county.
1Opinion of the CourtHaight, J.
This action was brought to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by the plaintiff while in the employ of the defendants, in their factory, in the city of Buffalo. She was engaged in operating what is known as a “punching machine.” The machine was placed upon a bench 32 inches from the floor. It was 22 inches wide and 4 feet high. The machine was of iron, and was securely bolted to the bench. There were iron posts on either side, extending to.the top. Hear the top was a shaft passing through the posts, on one end of which was a drum and belt connecting with shafting in the upper…
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