Robb v. Gylock Corp.

Opinion by

Me. Justice Arnold,

In this action of trespass defendant appeals from the refusal of its motion for judgment n.o.v., based'on plaintiff’s contributory negligence, and of its motion for new trial, founded on the claim that its negligence .was not established and that the verdict was excessive.

The verdict of the jury established the following facts:

Plaintiff was a truck driver for the Pioneer Salt Company. As such, he delivered to defendant carboys containing sulphuric acid, and also collected them, when empty, for return to his employer. Defendant was one to which such material and…