Morgan v. Backseat Saloon Country Cousin, Inc.

Plaintiff appeals from a denial of his motion for new trial after a jury verdict of no cause of action as to both defendants. Plaintiff sustained serious injuries during a fight between himself and defendant Allen subsequent to drinking at defendant Backseat Saloon Country Cousin, Inc. Plaintiff sued defendant Backseat Saloon for negligence under the theory of premises liability and under the dramshop act, MCL 436.22; MSA 18.993. Plaintiff also sued defendant Allen, claiming negligence and assault and battery.

Plaintiff contends that the trial judge committed reversible error by instructing…