Boatman v. Miles
Wyoming Supreme Court
Appeal from the District Court of Natrona County; Hon. Ralph Kimball, Judge. Action by Roy Boatman against James H. Miles for the recovery of damages for personal injuries inflicted by a vicious stallion owned by defendant, which occurred while the plaintiff was in the employ-of the defendant, and working with the animal in question as a part of his general duties. The material facts are stated in the opinion. From a judgment for plaintiff, defendant appeals.
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Appeal from the District Court of Natrona County; Hon. Ralph Kimball, Judge. Action by Roy Boatman against James H. Miles for the recovery of damages for personal injuries inflicted by a vicious stallion owned by defendant, which occurred while the plaintiff was in the employ-of the defendant, and working with the animal in question as a part of his general duties. The material facts are stated in the opinion. From a judgment for plaintiff, defendant appeals. The action was for damages claimed by the plaintiff on account of alleged injuries caused by a vicious stallion owned by appellant..…
1Opinion of the CourtBlume, J.
This is an action brought - by appellee, plaintiff below, against appellant, defendant below, in Natrona County, on account of severe and permanent injuries inflicted upon him by a vicious stallion of the appellant while plaintiff was in the employ of the defendant. The case was tried to a jury. At the conclusion of plaintiff’s testimony defendant moved for a directed verdict. This motion was overruled. A like motion was made by defendant at the conclusion of all the evidence. This, too, was overruled. The jury returned a verdict for plaintiff in the sum of $3000, and judgment was entered…
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