Charles W. Koester, an Infant, by G. Townley Fries, His Guardian Ad Litem, Respondent v. Rochester Candy Works…

Summary

The Court of Appeals reversed the judgment and ordered a new trial, holding that an employer who, after exercising proper vigilance, reasonably relies on a minor’s representation of age is not negligent under the Labor Law, and that the minor’s statements about his age and the admissions of the parties are admissible evidence.