Mellette v. Indianapolis Northern Traction Co.
Indiana Court of Appeals
From Cass Circuit Court; John 8. Lairg, Judge. Action by Peter Mellette against the Indianapolis Northern Traction Company and others. From a judgment for defendants, notwithstanding a general verdict for the plaintiff for $8,000, plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtHadley, J.
Appellant sued appellees for injuries received while engaged in work as their employe. Trial was had and a general verdict returned for appellant, together with answers to interrogatories. Upon motion, judgment was rendered for appellees upon the answers to interrogatories, notwithstanding the general verdict. The only question we shall consider is this ruling of the court below.
The complaint is in two paragraphs, each of which states that appellant was employed as a bridge foreman in the construction of bridges for appellees; that, at the time of the injuries complained of, appellant, with a…
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