Speed v. Whalin

HALLEY, V. C. J.

Roy F. Speed, hereafter called plaintiff, brought this action against George E. Whalin, hereafter called defendant, to recover damages for personal injuries alleged to have been caused by defendant’s negligence in failing to furnish him the necessary equipment and a safe place to work while he was employed by defendant. The trial court sustained defendant’s demurrer to plaintiff’s evidence. Plaintiff filed a motion for new trial which was overruled and he appeals.

Plaintiff bases his appeal on two propositions: that his evidence was sufficient to establish a prima facie case…