McTurman v. Bell

RUARK, Judge.

S. A. McTurman suffered injuries when his fingers were caught in a sheave.1 He sued and submitted on the theory that Ervin Bell, his employer, had failed to furnish him a safe place to work. Defendant offered no evidence but stood on his motion for judgment. A jury awarded plaintiff five thousand dollars. The court sustained defendant’s motion to set aside and for judgment in accordance with the previous motion, and plaintiff has appealed.

On appeal the verdict-holder is entitled to benefit of all favorable evidence and inferences therefrom. However, a review of the evidence is…