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Evidence of prior earnings or employment is not necessary to sustain an award for loss of earning capacity for a minor. Allen, et al. v. Bonnar, et al., 22 Wis.2d 221, 224-5, 125 N.W.2d 570, 572 (1963). Accord, Schulz, et al. v. St. Mary's Hospital, 81 Wis.2d 638, 260 N.W.2d 783 (1978); Thoreson v. Milwaukee & Suburban Transport Corporation, 56 Wis.2d 231, 201 N.W.2d 745 (1972); Peil v. Kohnke, 50 Wis.2d 168, 184 N.W.2d 433 (1971). See also, Wilson v. Sorge, 256 Minn. 125, 97 N.W.2d 477 (1959) where the court held that it was within the province of the jury to consider ...