Howrahan v. Brandt

The pleadings and the affidavits filed in this matter show without substantial dispute the following:

Defendant Gertrude Bare Brandt, at all times material hereto, owned an apartment building. The building was managed by Mrs. Brandt’s husband, Walter J. Brandt, and he so conducted himself that he might be regarded as the owner. On December 12, 1954, Mrs. Howrahan slipped and fell on the sidewalk adjacent to the apartment building and thereby sustained injuries. On March 5, 1955, counsel for Mrs. Howrahan mailed the following letter to Mr. Brandt:

“Mr. Walter J. Brandt

“1114 East Capitol Drive

“Mil…