Michael v. Hill

This is an action for damages for personal injuries. Plaintiff appeals from a judgment entered on a verdict for defendant.

The parties are in substantial agreement on the facts. As there is no dispute concerning the right of defendant Joseph Hill to drive his father’s vehicle, we shall refer to Joseph Hill as if he were the only defendant.

Plaintiff and defendant worked together for the Hnited States Forest Service at the Bear Springs Ranger Station near Mt. Hood. Defendant’s parents lived near Hood River. Plaintiff, defendant, and another friend, Kam Axford, who worked for the H. S. Forest…