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Hamasaki V. Flotho [Dissent], Jesse W. Carter
Hamasaki V. Flotho [Dissent], Jesse W. Carter
Jesse Carter Opinions
The trial court was not required to order a new trial on damage issues alone where damages awarded in a personal injury suit against a driver, the car's owner, and the driver's employer were so low that the jury had clearly compromised on liability.
Liberty Mut. Ins. Co. V. Industrial Acci. Com. [Dissent], Jesse W. Carter
Liberty Mut. Ins. Co. V. Industrial Acci. Com. [Dissent], Jesse W. Carter
Jesse Carter Opinions
Employee who was injured when he dove into stream located near employer's premises on his free time was not entitled to compensation award under California's Workmen's Compensation Act because his injuries were not incurred in course of employment.
Fireman's Fund Indem. Co. V. Industrial Acci. Com. [Dissent], Jesse W. Carter
Fireman's Fund Indem. Co. V. Industrial Acci. Com. [Dissent], Jesse W. Carter
Jesse Carter Opinions
The commission improperly awarded the injured employee compensation because her injury occurred while walking as an off-duty diversion of her own free choice. There was no causal connection between the injury and the employment.
Leipert V. Honold [Dissent], Jesse W. Carter
Leipert V. Honold [Dissent], Jesse W. Carter
Jesse Carter Opinions
Partial new trial on damages was improperly ordered as issue of liability was very close and record evidence suggested that award was the result of a compromise, and thus, it would have been unjust to have a new trial limited to issue of damages.
Rose V. Melody Lane Of Wilshire [Dissent], Jesse W. Carter
Rose V. Melody Lane Of Wilshire [Dissent], Jesse W. Carter
Jesse Carter Opinions
Grant of a new trial in favor of a customer on issue of damages, in his action to recover for personal injuries sustained in the owner's establishment, was improper. The nominal award by the jury indicated indecision as to owner's res ipsa liability.
Sexton V. Brooks [Dissent], Jesse W. Carter
Sexton V. Brooks [Dissent], Jesse W. Carter
Jesse Carter Opinions
In plaintiff's action to recover damages for personal injuries sustained through a fall on a cement walk, the trial court erroneously instructed the jury on the applicable rules of law, therefore, judgment for plaintiff was improper.