Lambert v. La Conner Trading & Transportation Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Dunbar, J.

The appellant (plaintiff) brought this action against the respondent to recover damages for personal injuries received by him while in the employ of. the company, caused by the alleged negligence of the company in running' its steamer into a drawbridge. The case was tried by a jury, and, upon the conclusion of plaintiff’s testimony, the court, on motion of the defendant, granted a nonsuit on the ground that the testimony introduced by the plaintiff did not show negligence on the part of the defendant. The cause was dismissed, and from said…