Wright v. Demeter

KRUCKER, Judge.

Personal injury action was filed by Elmer E. Wright and Juanita M. Wright against William C. Demeter, sole proprietor of Bill’s Ranch House Restaurant. Plaintiffs sought damages and defendant answered denying negligence and alleging assumption of risk and contributory negligence. Trial was held September 29, 1966 and resulted in a directed verdict in favor of defendant from which appeal is taken to this court.

Plaintiff -Juanita M. Wright was employed by defendant in a carry-out and patio-type restaurant. One of her duties was to refill a coke barrel which was sitting on the…