Bezemek v. Crystal

This is a negligence action arising out of a deer-hunting accident in Meseota County on November 25, 1967. On that day, plain tiff, defendant, and four companions began hunting just after daybreak and continued to hunt until approximately 11 a.m. At that time, they decided to split their forces to drive a “pot hole” or small swamp.

Plaintiff and two companions established themselves in a line on the east side of the “pot hole” while defendant and two companions approached the swampy area in a line from the west. When several deer ran from the swamp and headed south, defendant fired three…