Koser v. Hornback

TAYLOR, Justice.

Plaintiff, appellant, brought this action to recover for personal injuries sustained in a fall from a horse. The accident occurred July 10, 1949, at the Sulphur Creek Ranch in Valley County, Idaho. Horses were kept at the ranch for hire to guests, at a charge of $5 per day for each horse.

The defendants answered separately. The defendant Morgan admits that he is the owner of the ranch; denies all other allegations of the complaint and affirmatively alleges contributory negligence on the part of the plaintiff. The defendant Horn-back alleges Morgan’s ownership of the ranch, but…