Field v. Jack & Jill Ranch

The plaintiff is Ronald Field. At the time of the incidents described * he was a little over 16 years of age, working for defendant Jack & Jill Ranch. This is described in the record as a “dude ranch.” It caters to vacationers interested in horseback riding. Plaintiff, however, was not hired for work in the barn, or with horses. He was hired as kitchen help, more specifically for pot washing. In this capacity he worked from 8 a.m. until noon, then he was off for 2 or 3 hours, when he returned and worked through the supper hoiir and until the supper dishes and utensils were cleaned. On his day…