Boyer v. Iowa High School Athletic Association

260 Iowa 1061 (1967)

Facts

P was attending a basketball game and sitting in bleachers designed to fold against the gym wall when not in use. After the game was over the section occupied by P suddenly folded back throwing P to the floor. P plead specific negligence and res ipsa loquitur. There was no proof of specific negligence, but res ipsa loquitur was submitted to the jury. The verdict went to P and D appealed.