Eldridge v. Black Canyon Irrigation District

Black Canyon Irrigation District, hereinafter called the district, and Henry W. Jordan have appealed from a judgment against them in favor of George Eldridge, for damages because of personal injuries alleged to have been wilfully and maliciously inflicted on the latter by Jordan in the course of his employment by the district. The district has also appealed from an order overruling its motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict.

Appellants applied to the district court for a postponement on the ground that one of their attorneys was absent from the state and would not return in time to…