Jones v. Baker

This action was brought to recover damages for personal injuries. The verdict of the jury was for the plaintiff in the sum of fifteen hundred dollars. The defendant moved for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, and this motion was sustained. From the judgment dismissing the action, the plaintiff appeals.

The facts may be summarized as follows: The respondent, Henry C. Baker, was the owner of a large apple orchard in Walla Walla county. One Ellis Taylor had been employed by him for a number of years as superintendent and foreman upon the ranch. Taylor, with his family, resided in the dwelling…