Harrahill v. Bell

The petition alleges that the defendant, a farmer, furnished plaintiff, a farm hand, with a team of mules, wagon and harness for the purpose of hauling corn; that the mules were vicious and inclined to run away; that the harness was old and ill-fitting, and the tugs were so long that the tongue was easily dropped; that the wagon tongue dropped, the team became frightened and started to run, and pláintiff was thrown from the wagon, breaking his left ankle and suffering other severe injuries, for which he asks damages.

The answer alleged that plaintiff was familiar with the disposition of the…