Whelchel v. Strangways

McAllister, j.

The plaintiff, Kenneth Whelchel, brought this action to recover damages from the defendant Malcolm H. Strangways and Shirley A. Strangways, his wife, for personal injuries caused by the alleged negligence of the defendants.

The defendants were the owners and operators of the Wren Tavern in the community of Wren, about five miles west of Corvallis. In his amended complaint plaintiff charged the defendants with negligence:

"1. In permitting disorderly conduct on the part of certain persons to take place upon the licensed premises, namely, roughhousing, fighting, and the use of…