Horgen v. Franklin Co-Operative Creamery Ass'n

Stone, Justice.

Action for personal injuries wherein plaintiff appeals from a judgment for the defendants.

At the close of the evidence defendants moved for a directed verdict upon the ground that the action was barred by the provisions of the workmen’s compensation act hereinafter considered. Adopting a commendable practice, the ruling upon that motion was reserved, and there was submitted to the jury only the question of damages, which were fixed by the verdict at $7,100. Considering that the statute in question barred any recovery, the court then ordered judgment for defendants.

The Northwest…