Gibeson v. Skidmore

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Teenchabd, J.

On January 24th, 1922, David Skidmore, the defendant below, leased to Elmer Boyd, who acted for the Highland Park Library Association, .“all of store and storeroom” on the first floor of premises in Highland Park, “with access to rear entrance, also use of sink and water” in the rear room.

On March 22d, 1922, the plaintiff, Miss Gibeson, fell into the cellar through an open trap under the stairs at a point adjoining, if not indeed part of the rear room, and thereafter brought this action to recover from the landlord damages resulting" to…