Unbeknownst to Putney, Vosburg had previously injured his knee, and after the incident he developed a serious infection in the area that required physicians to drain pus and excise bone, and left him with a weakness in his leg for the rest of his life.

The Supreme Court of Wisconsin heard the case on three separate occasions, with its opinions, especially the second one, becoming prominent in legal education materials on Damages and Torts.

These opinions have remained influential among law students, educators, and scholars, contributing to discussions about the judicial process, legal doctrines, and liability theories.

Additional resources and briefs related to Vosburg v. Putney can be accessed through the provided external links.

George Putney enrolled in the University of Wisconsin but left during his sophomore year and returned to Waukesha where he worked at his family's store.