Jopes v. Salt Lake County

CALLISTER, Justice.

An action to recover damages for personal injuries. At the close of the evidence, the trial court directed verdicts in favor of the defendants, Salt Lake County, Junior Chamber of Commerce of Salt Lake City, Meadow Brook Golf Club and Joseph Michael Riley, and plaintiff appeals. Plaintiff does not appeal from the court’s order dismissing the action as to the Salt Lake County Recreation Board.

The plaintiff, a professional golfer, was an invited participant in the 1955 Utah Open Golf Tournament held at the Meadow Brook Golf Course in Salt Lake County. He sustained injuries…