Larson v. Red River Transportation Co.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Marshall county to recover $2,000 for personal injuries. The complaint alleged that plaintiff operated an elevator for the purpose of purchase and storage of gfain; that at all times it invited and permitted farmers and the public generally to come upon its premises to bring grain or for the transaction of business; that it negligently maintained an arch over the driveway into its elevator so that it was not more than eight feet above the…
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Action in the district court for Marshall county to recover $2,000 for personal injuries. The complaint alleged that plaintiff operated an elevator for the purpose of purchase and storage of gfain; that at all times it invited and permitted farmers and the public generally to come upon its premises to bring grain or for the transaction of business; that it negligently maintained an arch over the driveway into its elevator so that it was not more than eight feet above the floor of said driveway; that in driving loads of grain on said driveway drivers and the other occupants of the wagons…
1Opinion of the CourtLewis, J.
Respondent was injured by being struck by an archway while riding on a load of wheat sacks into appellant’s elevator, and recovered a verdict. Appellant contends that it owed respondent no duty and is not responsible for his injuries. There is evidence tending to show that the archway ivas about eight feet high, and that a person riding in an ordinary double-box wagon, or wheat tank, would have to stoop somewhat in passing under the archway. The evidence does not clearly indicate how high this particular load was upon which respondent was riding; but the driver, and the elevator agent, who…
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- Nave v. FlackIndiana Supreme Court · 1883
- Corrigan v. ElsingerSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1900
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