JACKSON v. WYANT


506 P.2d 693 (1973)

Robert Stanley JACKSON, Appellant, v. Charles WYANT, Jr., Respondent.

Supreme Court of Oregon.

Decided March 1, 1973.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Bruce W. Williams, Salem, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the brief were Williams, Skopil, Miller, Beck & Wyllie, Salem.

Sam F. Speerstra, Salem, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Rhoten, Rhoten & Speerstra, Salem.

Before McALLISTER, P.J., and DENECKE, TONGUE, HOWELL and BRYSON, JJ.


TONGUE, Justice.

This is an action for personal injuries allegedly resulting from the collapse of a "pull down" ladder in a house rented by plaintiff from defendant. The jury returned a verdict for defendant. Plaintiff appeals from the resulting judgment.

Plaintiff's primary contention is that it was error to instruct the jury on the subject of contributory negligence and, in particular, to instruct the jury that plaintiff, as a tenant, had a duty to inspect...

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