McDaniel v. Kerr

Action for $100,000 damages for personal injuries and disease alleged to have been sustained on account.of defendants’ negligence. Verdict and judgment were for plaintiff for $20,000, but the court, on motion, set aside, the verdict and judgment and entered judgment for defendants in accordance with defendants ’ motion for a directed verdict.' Plaintiff'has appealed.

In his petition, plaintiff alleged that he was employed by defendant, Boss Hotel Company, under the direction of defendant William Kerr, to knock off and remove old plaster composed of noxious, poisonous and harmful substances, to…