Snyder v. Minnetonka & White Bear Navigation Co.

Plaintiff had a verdict of $1,200. On defendant’s motion in the alternative for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or a new trial, judgment was ordered for defendant. Plaintiff appeals from the order.

Defendant, a corporation, operates small steamboats on Lake Minnetonka, and has private docks thereon whereon passengers are received and discharged. Near Areola station is one of these docks. It extends 120 feet or more into the-lake. The dock is laid upon piles driven into the bottom of the lake. These piles are in pairs, about 5 feet apart each way. Upon each pair is laid a cross piece 6…