Opinion ID: 1827944
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Heading: As stated in Dobson v. Jewell, 189 N.W.2d 547, 550 (Iowa 1971):

Text: Our review is on errors assigned. Rule 334, Rules of Civil Procedure. In considering the sufficiency of the evidence of defendants' negligence as against the motions for directed verdict and judgment notwithstanding the verdict, we view the evidence in the light most favorable to plaintiff. This is the effect of rule 344(f), par. 2, R.C.P. Ling v. Hosts Incorporated, 164 N.W.2d 123, 124 (Iowa 1969). It is likewise viewed when appeal is taken from judgment on verdict for plaintiff. We need consider only the evidence favorable to plaintiff whether or not it is contradicted. Miller v. Young, 168 N.W.2d 45, 51 (Iowa 1969). (Emphasis supplied). II. It should be prefatorily noted, much of defendant's argument might conceivably support an affirmative defense of assumption of risk. See The Code 1966, Section 88.14. But that defense, still available in employer-employee tort actions, was neither pled nor an issue in this litigation. See generally Rosenau v. City of Estherville, 199 N.W.2d 125, 130-133 (Iowa 1972). Defendant did, however, plead contributory negligence on plaintiff's part. But that relates only to mitigation of damages in the field of employer-employee tort law. See Iowa R.Civ.P. 97; Frederick v. Goff, 251 Iowa 290, 297-298, 100 N.W.2d 624 (1960). See generally 18 Drake L. Rev. 155, 156-162 (1969).