Kauffman v. First-Central Trust Co.

As a preliminary observation it should be noted that although under the lease in question the lessor reserved certain rights of examination and inspection pertaining to the leased premises, the premises themselves were turned over to the lessee and were wholly within its possession and control. Moreover, the lessor made no agreement with respect to the maintenance and repair of the instrumentalities and facilities employed by the lessee in conducting its hotel business, and at the time the lease took effect the elevator involved was equipped in compliance with lawful requirements.

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