Mortenson v. Braley

349 N.W.2d 444 (1984)

Richard MORTENSON, Plaintiff and Appellant,

v.

Mary BRALEY, Defendant and Appellee.

No. 14257.

Supreme Court of South Dakota.

Considered on Briefs March 21, 1984.

Decided June 13, 1984.

Robert J. Burns, Sioux Falls, for plaintiff and appellant.

Carleton R. Hoy, Sioux Falls, for defendant and appellee.

MOSES, Circuit Judge.

Richard Mortenson (plaintiff) appeals the entry of a directed verdict for Mary Braley (defendant) at the close of plaintiff's case during a jury trial. We affirm.

Plaintiff was a paying roomer in defendant's house. Defendant owned an aluminum combination ladder…