Pendergraft v. Stewart

JOHN E. PARRISH, Judge.

William Pendergraft (plaintiff) appeals the judgment in a negligence action he brought against Clyde Stewart (defendant). Following a jury trial, judgment was entered for defendant. Plaintiff contends the trial court committed instructional error in defining the standard of care required in boat operation. This court reverses and remands for new trial.

Plaintiff participated in a “pro-am” fishing tournament on Table Rock Lake. It was promoted by Central Pro-Am Association, Inc. A pro-am tournament teams a professional fisherman with an amateur fisherman. The professional…