Hansen v. Jasmer

Action for personal injuries by a servant against her master, grounded on the alleged negligence of defendant in failing to use ordinary care to provide plaintiff a safe place in which to work, and in sending her into a place of danger without warning. At the conclusion of plaintiff’s evidence, there was a directed verdict for defendant. Plaintiff appeals.

The appeal presents but one question, viz.: Was there sufficient evidence of defendant’s negligence to require the submission of the case to the jury?

Plaintiff was employed in defendant’s home to perform household work. Within an hour after…