Fort Smith Couch & Bedding Co. v. Rozell

Appellee recovered a judgment for $3,500 to compensate a slight injury, and five points are urged here for its reversal: (a) that appellants, defendants below, were not negligent; (b) that appellee assumed the risk of his injury; (c) that he was guilty of contributory negligence; (d) that the verdict is excessive; and (e) that the court was without jurisdiction to try the case.

The testimony, viewed in the light most favorable to appellee, is to the following effect. Appellant, Fort Smith Couch & Bedding Company, hereinafter referred to as the company, is engaged in the manufacture of chairs,…