Korhorn v. Smith

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE BURKE

delivered the opinion of the court:

This action was brought by plaintiff, Elmer Korhorn, to recover for injuries sustained by him as a result of a blow to the head inflicted by defendant, Peter Smith (hereinafter “defendant Smith”). Also named as defendant in the complaint was the employer of Peter Smith, Walter S. Joslyn, doing business as Walter S. Joslyn Construction Company (hereinafter “defendant Joslyn”). At the close of the plaintiff’s case the trial court directed a verdict in favor of defendant Joslyn and judgment was entered thereon. At the close of all the…