Arnold v. Gardiner Hill Timber Co.

This is an action for damages for personal injuries allegedly caused by the negligent operation of a saw mill, brought by Ishum Arnold, as plaintiff, against Gardiner Hill Timber Company, a corporation, as ■ defendant. The ease was tried to a jury, resulting in a verdict in favor of defendant. Judgment was entered accordingly, from which plaintiff appeals.

Plaintiff prosecuted his action under two theories of recovery; viz.: (1) common-law negligence, and (2) violation of the Employers’ Liability Act ($§ 102-1601 to 102-1606, OCLA). The trial court submitted both theories to the jury.

Plaintiff…