Bates v. Cottonwood Cove Corporation

OPINION

By the Court,

Collins, J.;

This is an appeal from an involuntary dismissal by the lower court of appellant’s action at the close of his case pursuant to NRCP 41(b). We conclude that dismissal to be error, reverse the ruling and remand for further proceedings.

Appellant (plaintiff below) and respondent (defendant below) entered into an agreement July 14, 1964 wherein Bates, referred to as “employee,” agreed to supervise all major construction at Cottonwood Cove Resort, Lake Mojave, Nevada, for respondent, referred to as “employer.”

Bates was to be paid $500 per month while supervising…