Jones v. City of Bowling Green

MONTGOMERY, Judge.

Victor Jones sued his employer, the City of Bowling Green, to recover damages for personal injuries received from a falling tree. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the City. On appeal, Jones argues that the instructions were erroneous and the remarks of counsel were prejudicial.

Jones had worked between four and five years for the City at the municipal cemetery. As such, his duties required that he cut grass, dig graves, cut and remove trees and brush, do planting, and other such tasks. The City had not elected to work under the Workmen’s Compensation Act.

On the morning…