Dugenske v. Wyse

Plaintiff’s cause of action is grounded upon an alleged violation of the provisions of ch. 101 of the Statutes, constituting what is known as the safe-place statute. This statute has been so often construed by this court, and its provisions are so familiar to the profession in this state, that no useful purpose will be served by setting forth the same in detail.

While those engaged in agricultural pursuits and in domestic labor are quite generally not affected by the statute, there is one pronounced exception under which this statute may become applicable, viz.: where industry is carried on…