Wells v. Young Men's Christian Ass'n of Bogalusa

HERGET, Judge.

On the afternoon of May 6, 1960 Roy R. Wells, then 14 years of age, jumped from a springboard at the Young Men’s Christian Association in Bogalusa, Louisiana and fell, breaking his right arm, while attempting to turn a flip over a rope held in front of the board. This action was instituted by the minor’s father, Winfred T. Wells, against the Young Men’s Christian Association of Bogalusa, Louisiana for damages incurred as a result of the boy’s injuries. The Trial Court, in written reasons for judgment, rejected the demand of Plaintiff, finding the Y.M.C.A. was not negligent and…