Kennedy v. Wheeler

Appellee brought this suit against appellant for damages for the loss of his left hand and a portion of his forearm in an accident which happened to plaintiff while engaged in operating certain machinery, on or about October 13, 1922. Trial to a jury upon special issues resulted in a verdict and judgment for plaintiff. Defendant has appealed, properly presenting the matters herein discussed.

Defendant was engaged in running carnival shows, among which were “concessions,” side shows, and certain machines called “rides” for the entertainment of patrons, these rides being spoken of as The Whip,…