Joslin v. Idaho Times Publishing Co.

-January 6, 1934, at 4:30 P. M., Wesley Kirkman, carrying newspapers on a motorcycle for appellant, collided with respondent, L. E. Joslin, who was pumping up the left rear tire of his automobile on one of the principal business streets in Twin Falls, causing a multiple compound fracture of Mr. Joslin’s leg between the knee and ankle. From a verdict and judgment in favor of respondents, appellant seeks relief on three grounds. First, that Kirkman was an independent contractor and not its servant; second, respondent, L. E. Joslin’s, contributory negligence, and third, instructions given and…