Arneson v. Robinson

Respondent was employed as a hooker in connection with skidding logs for appellant Robinson whose insurance carrier is the other appellant. September 3, 1936, a skidded log caught and suddenly released a small tree which, springing back, struck respondent just below the knee, causing instant severe pain, but not compelling him to discontinue work until 10 days thereafter.

Respondent is corroborated as to the happening of the accident by George Varner, running the jammer, who testified he was sitting on the jammer about 75 feet from respondent :

“A. He (respondent) went out in the woods and was…