Funkhauser v. Goodrich

This is a tort action. Plaintiff, a man 41 years of age, who was employed by defendant as a ranch hand, seeks to recover damages for personal injuries resulting from being lacked by a cow while he was undertaking to milk her. Over the objection of the defendant, the cause was submitted to a jury and a verdict returned in favor of the plaintiff for the sum of $1,100.00. Defendant appeals asserting, among other things, that there is no evidence to support the judgment and that he was entitled to a directed verdict. Plaintiff-respondent makes no appearance here.

Defendant’s ranch is located a few…