Wexler v. Salisbury
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Hennepin county to recover $15,000 for personal injuries. The case was tried before Harrison, J., who, upon the conclusion of the testimony, directed a verdict in favor of' defendants. From an order denying a motion for a new trial, plaintiff appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtLovely, J.
Action to recover damages for personal injuries suffered by plaintiff while in defendants’ employ.. At the close of the testimony the court, on defendants’ motion, directed a verdict in their favor. Upon a settled case there was a motion for a new trial, which was denied. From this order plaintiff appeals.
The defendants were manufacturers of iron beds. Plaintiff was employed as a factotum in their establishment under the direction of the foreman. He was first set to work in the shipping room of the factory, and several days thereafter was directed to chip rails, which required him to pound on…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Spoonick v. Backus-Brooks Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1903
- Hefferen v. Northern Pacific RailroadSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1891
- Perras v. A. Booth & Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1901
- Gray v. Commutator Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1902
- Blom v. Yellowstone Park Ass'nSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1902
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