Olmscheid v. Nelson-Tenney Lumber Co.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Hennepin county by Matt Olmscheid by Albert H. Olmscheid, guardian ad litem. From an order, Elliott, J., denying a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial, defendant appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtStart, C. J.
The plaintiff, a boy 17 years old, was employed by the defendant in its sawmill, and, while operating therein a machine known as a “bolting or cut-off saw,” used for cutting shingle stock, three of his fingers on the left hand were cut off by the saw. 'This action was brought to recover damages for such injuries on the ground of the defendant’s alleged negligence in the premises. The plaintiff had a verdict for $3,000, and the defendant appealed from an order denying its motion for a new trial.
The principal contention of the defendant is that the verdict is not sustained by, and is contrary…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Neubauer v. Northern Pacific RailroadSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1895
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