Webb v. Thomas

Robert Lee Webb brought an action against Leonard Thomas to recover damages in the sum of $288,700 for injuries resulting from an accident incurred while a patron in defendant’s swimming pool. The cause was tried to a jury, and at the conclusion of all of the evidence the court directed a verdict in favor of defendant, and judgment thereon was ordered. Plaintiff is here by writ of error seeking a reversal of the judgment.

Plaintiff and defendant will herein be designated as they appeared in the trial court.

In the complaint it is alleged that defendant operated a public swimming pool in Aspen,…