Ringling Bros.-Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc. v. Olvera

DENMAN, Circuit Judge.

These are consolidated appeals from a judgment upon a verdict awarding damages to America Olvera, hereafter called Olvera, for injuries to her while performing as a trapeze artist, against each of two circus corporations, Ringling Bros.-Barnum & *585Bailey Combined Shows, Inc., hereafter called Ringling, and Al. G. Barnes Amusement Company, hereafter called Barnes.

Olvera, in Florida,,entered into a contract with Ringling by which she agreed, as an independent contractor, to give her performances as a trapeze artist in Ringling’s and other circuses. Among other agreements it…