Turpin v. Shoemaker
Supreme Court of Missouri
1Opinion of the Court
EAGER, Judge.
This opinion is written upon reassignment. The suit is one by the widow of Loyd Turpin to recover damages for his wrongful death. The verdict and judgment were for the defendant. The death was caused by the discharge of a revolver held in the hand of the defendant, but it is merely contended that the shooting was negligent, and not intentional. Defendant pleaded and relied upon contributory negligence and upon the doctrine of assumption of risk. The Court submitted instructions on both. The suit was filed in Morgan County but was sent to Moniteau County on change of venue. The…
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2Cases cited16 opinions
- Schaum v. Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.Supreme Court of Missouri · 1934
- Fletcher v. KempSupreme Court of Missouri · 1959
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- Brandt v. ThompsonSupreme Court of Missouri · 1952
- Brooks v. StewartSupreme Court of Missouri · 1960
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