Miller v. Cookson

HAZLETT, J., pro tem.

Plaintiff sued for $10,275 in damages on account of personal injuries suffered by him, resulting from the explosion of an electrical exploder. He alleges that his injuries occurred in the course of his employment by defendant Mrs. Virginia L. Cookson, as a ranch hand on her ranch.

At the close of plaintiff’s case in chief, defendants moved for a nonsuit, contending that plaintiff had failed to make out a prima facie ease, and that no neglect was shown which would attach any liability to either defendant. The court made its order granting the motion on the ground that the…