Johnson v. Pease

— Respondent recovered damages for personal injuries resulting from the negligence of appellants in the operation of their automobile.

*164As an affirmative defense to the complaint of respondent, the answer of appellant set forth the following :

“I. That the plaintiff, at the time said accident occurred, was a fireman in the employ of the fire department of the said city of Seattle, and was engaged in the performance of his duties as such fireman, when said accident occurred and his alleged injuries received.

“II. That the work in which the plaintiff was engaged at the time said accident occurred…