Ghilain v. Couture

On February 13, 1924, the plaintiff’s intestate attended an evening performance at the defendants’ motion-picture theater in Manchester. He was acquainted with the operator of the picture machines and had an engagement with him after the show.

The projection booth was situated at the rear of the gallery and was elevated about seven feet above the level of the floor. A railing separated the seats from the back aisle, and this railing was recessed to form an alcove for the steps which led to the booth. A hand-rail was'attached to these steps. The treads were four inches deep and rose almost…