Hellyer v. Sears

Appellee operates a large retail store in Northeast Washington. It was opened to the public in August, 1929, and three days later the injury complained of occurred. Appellant (plaintiff) was at the time a customer in the store, and while descending the stair steps to go from one floor to Another, the heel of her shoe caught in the easing along the edge or nose of the step, resulting in her falling and severely injuring herself. She testified the heel was pulled away from the shoe and was so tightly fastened in between the easing (flashing) and the edge (nose) of the step that it was necessary…