Parker v. Pine Tree Lumber Co.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Morrison county to recover $2,000 for personal injuries. The case was tried before Searle, J., who, upon the conclusion of plaintiff’s evidence, granted defendant’s motion to dismiss the action. From an order denying a motion for a new trial plaintiff appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtStart, C. J.
The accident out of which this action arose occurred October 3, 1895, in the defendant’s sawmill at Little Falls. The plaintiff was injured by aii alleged defect in a trimmer which he was operating, and brought this action to recover damages therefor. The first trial of the action resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff, which was set aside, and a new trial granted by the district court. The second trial also resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff, but upon appeal to this court it was held that it conclusively appeared from the evidence that the plaintiff was'guilty of contributory…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Cappis v. WiedemannSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1902
- Parker v. Pine Tree Lumber Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1901
3Cited by2 opinions
- Nye v. KahlowSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1906
- Kelly v. McKeownSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1918