Miller v. Staton

58 Wn.2d 879 (1961)

365 P.2d 333

ROY L. MILLER et al., Respondents,

v.

RALPH E. STATON et al., Appellants.[*]

No. 35329.

The Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

October 5, 1961.

Brethorst, Fowler, Bateman, Reed & McClure (Frank W. Payne, of counsel), and B.E. Kohls, for appellants.

George N. Apostol, for respondents.

HUNTER, J.

This action arose as a result of personal injuries sustained by the plaintiff, Mary Agnes Miller, when she was knocked down by two patrons who were fighting in the defendants' tavern. Judgment was entered upon a jury verdict awarding the plaintiff $25,743.37. The defendants…