Radke v. Carpenter

Plaintiff brought this action against defendant, a tavern owner, to recover for personal injuries sustained as a result of an altercation which occurred off defendant’s premises. The trial court entered a judgment order granting defendant’s motion for a directed verdict against plaintiff. Plaintiff appeals.

In reviewing a trial court’s action in granting or denying a motion for a directed verdict, we view the evidence in the light most favorable to the plaintiff to determine if there was sufficient evidence to submit the case to the jury. Turman v. Central Billing Bureau, 279 Or 443, 445, 568…