Legal Opinion
Samuels v. Spangler
Court of Appeals of Kentucky
Decided January 31, 1969PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CULLEN, Commissioner.
Russell Samuels brought action against Jack Spangler and wife to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by Samuels when he fell from a tree on the Spangler property while he was engaged, as a temporary, part-time employe of the Spanglers, in cutting some wood in the tree. At the close of the opening statement on the trial, by Samuels’ attorney, the Spanglers moved for a directed verdict. After a conference in chambers the trial court sustained the motion and entered judgment dismissing the action. Samuels has appealed.
The opening statement was as follows :
“The…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- Tarter v. ArnoldCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1960
- Payne v. B-Line Cab CompanyCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1955
- Baker v. Case Plumbing Manufacturing Co.Court of Appeals of Kentucky · 1968
- Mayse v. MartinCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1968
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