Olson v. Hanford Produce Co.
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Woodbury Distriet Court. — Hon. Geo. W, Wakeeibld, Judge. Action at law to recover damages for injuries received by plaintiff while operating a freight elevator in defendant’s building. Trial to a jury. Verdict and judgment for plaintiff, and defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtDeemer, J.
*58 1 injury: evidence.
2 sumption *56This case was before us on a ruling on a demurrer to plaintiff’s petition. See 111 Iowa, 347. When the cause was remanded, defendant filed a general denial, and also pleaded plaintiff’s contributory negligence, and his assumption of the risks incident to the use of the elevator. On these issues the case was tried to a jury resulting in the verdict hitherto stated. No claim is made on this appeal that there was not sufficient evidence of negligence to take the case to the jury, but it is argued that the danger was open and obvious to plaintiff, and that he…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Bryce v. Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1897
- Heath v. Whitebreast Coal & Mining Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1885
- Olson v. Hanford Produce Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1900
- C. R. I. & P. R. Co. v. BrownSupreme Court of Iowa · 1875
3Cited by4 opinions
- Vohs v. A. E. Shorthill Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1904
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- Brooks v. W. T. Joyce Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1905
- Miller v. Hart-Parr Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1913