Hjelm v. Western Granite Contracting Co.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Stearns county to recover $10,113 for personal injuries. The case was tried before Searle, J., who directed a verdict in favor of defendant. From an order denying a motion for a new trial, plaintiff appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtBrown, J.
Action to recover for personal injuries alleged to have been caused by the negligence of defendant. A verdict was directed for defendant in the court below, and plaintiff appealed from an order denying his motion for a new trial.
The facts are as follows: Defendant is a corporation engaged in operating a stone quarry, in connection with which, in the conduct of its business, it becomes necessary from time to time to blast the rock in the quarry, that it may be removed and worked into marketable condition. Plaintiff was employed by defendant in its quarry, and on the day in question a blast…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Lindvall v. WoodsSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1889
- Carlson v. Northwestern Telephone Exchange Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1896
- Perras v. A. Booth & Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1901
- Borgerson v. Cook Stone Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1903
3Cited by12 opinions
- Anderson v. Pittsburgh Coal Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1909
- Cook v. Manufacturing Co.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1922
- Galloway v. J. W. Turner Improvement Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1910
- Grussing v. BingerSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1962
- Hjelm v. Western Granite Contracting Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1906
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