Jackson v. Van Buskirk

WUEST, Chief Justice.

Richard M. Jackson appeals from an order granting a directed verdict to Merlyn J. Van Buskirk in this negligence action. We affirm.

Jackson is 60 years old and was a salesman in the construction industry for many years. But in August of 1983, Jackson went to work for Van Buskirk, his son-in-law, as a farm laborer. One of Jackson’s duties was to assemble and install an overhead garage door in one of the farm buildings. Two other employees, Bob Westall and Dewey Minske, also helped with the work. At some point during the installation of the door, Westall brought his own 24…