Oakes v. Mohon

This appeal is from a judgment based upon the verdict of a jury in favor of the defendant, S. M. Mohon, in a suit for damages for a personal injury sustained by the plaintiff, Willie Oakes. It is urged by the plaintiff that the trial court erred in its instructions to the jury to such an extent as to influence an erroneous verdict in favor of the defendant. It is unnecessary that we discuss any other alleged errors on this appeal.

The defendant was engaged in the business of servicing oil wells in the Tinsley oil field, and correcting any trouble that arose in the operation of such wells. He…