Mounts v. Knodel

This is a civil action for damages for personal injury. The jury returned a verdict in favor of plaintiff. Defendant contends that the trial court erred in excluding evidence of plaintiffs intoxication, in instructing the jury and in striking his allegation of contributory negligence and his affirmative defense that there were “particular and inherent” risks involved in riding a horse. We affirm.

Plaintiff worked for defendant in his construction business. Defendant also owned a ranch. Barton and Martin worked for defendant on his ranch. Barton was responsible for the horses, and Martin was a…