Jakiela v. Ellison

The plaintiff brought an action against the deféndant by a writ dated October 12th, 1931. He alleged in his complaint that on or about September 10th, 1930, the plaintiff was employed by the defendant as a truck driver; that the defendant placed on the running-board of the truck being operated by the plaintiff a can of gasoline within a few inches of an exposed battery box, so that it exploded, causing the plaintiff severe burns; that thereupon the defendant agreed orally with the plaintiff that if he would not proceed against him at law and would waive his right to damages the defendant…