Gessner v. Ramwell

■Holcomb, J.

— In this action for rather slight personal injuries, the challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence for appellant at the conclusion of his case was sustained, on the ground that appellant assumed the risk of injury as a matter of law, and the action was dismissed. This appeal results.

Appellant was a stevedore, working aboard ship in Everett, and being in maritime employment, was not able to recover industrial insurance compensation. At the time of the accident, he was engaged in stowing lumber in the hold of a steamship in Everett. Lumber carriers usually contain more than one…