Simmonds v. Southern Rifle Club

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Monroe, J.

This is an action in damages, brought by plaintiff in behalf of his minor child, a little girl, for injury said to have been sustained by her, whilst in her father’s yard, by reason of her having been struck by a rifle ball, fired from defendant’s premises by one of its members, or a guest.

There was an exception of no cause of action, followed by a general denial.

The facts.which we find established, beyond controversy, are as follows, fo-wit:

On Sunday morning, July 31, 1898, some persons, members of the club, or guests, were engaged in target…