Van Pelt v. New Athens Milling Co.

This was an action in case, in the Circuit Court of St. Clair County, by plaintiff in error against defendant in error, to recover for a personal injury. At the close of plaintiff’s evidence, the court, upon, motion of defendant, directed the jury to return a verdict in favor of defendant, and rendered judgment on the verdict against plaintiff for costs.

Defendant in error owned and operated a flouring mill. Plaintiff in error, was in the employ of defendant as " oiler.” His duties were to oil the machinery. The only charge of negligence is, that defendant failed to furnish sufficient light to…