Enersen v. Anderson

This is an appeal from a judgment dismissing an action for personal injuries, brought by Carl A. Enersen as guardian ad litem for his minor son, Thomas Enersen.

Thomas Enersen, hereinafter referred to as plaintiff or appellant, was a registered member of a sea scout unit which operated a vessel called the Yankee Clipper. On June 28, 1957, the vessel was engaged in taking a local church group on a cruise. Plaintiff was aboard as a member of the sea scout crew necessary to aid in handling the boat.

As the vessel returned to its mooring the plaintiff was standing in the bow and when it reached a…