Nelson v. Sandkamp

Matson, Justice.

Appeal by defendants from a judgment in a personal injury action.

In 1935, plaintiff, who was then only 12 years old, was injured by a bullet fired from a 22-caliber rifle handled by the 12-year-old son of defendants. Plaintiff’s action is based on the alleged negligence of defendants in permitting their minor son to have the use of a firearm. The verdict was for plaintiff, and judgment was entered in his favor. The only issue presented by this appeal is whether the action is barred by the statute of limitations.

Plaintiff was born on October 21, 1923, and reached his 21st…