Bowen v. Cochran

Miller, Judge.

David R. Bowen and his wife sued Fred Cochran and Classy Cooker Manufacturer’s, Inc. for injuries he sustained when a gas cooking grill manufactured by Cochran exploded, causing severe bums to Bowen’s hands and forearms. The jury found in favor of Cochran.1 On appeal Bowen contends that the court erred in denying his motions for directed verdict on Cochran’s affirmative defenses of assumption of the risk and contributory negligence and erred in charging the jury on these defenses. We discern no error and affirm.

A directed verdict is proper where there is no conflict in the…