Ragee v. Archbold Ladder Co.

McGIVERIN, Chief Justice.

Defendant Archbold Ladder Company appeals from jury verdict and judgment finding it liable, under the theory of res ipsa loquitur, for damages plaintiffs Bernice and Herman Ragee sustained as a result of Bernice falling from a ladder manufactured by defendant. Defendant contends the district court violated Iowa Rule of Civil Procedure 197 when, while the jury was deliberating, it instructed the jury without first advising or consulting with defendant’s attorney. Defendant also contends the court erred in overruling its directed verdict motion on the theory of res ipsa…