Zeglowski v. Polish Army Veterans Ass'n of Michigan, Inc.

This is an appeal from a verdict directed against plaintiff after completion of plaintiff’s proofs.

Plaintiff was a retired worker who, although not a member, from time to time attended defendant’s clubroom. He played cards and purchased drinks without difficulty, although the club was supposed to be restricted to members.

On April 4,1957, plaintiff went to defendant’s clubroom and remained until shortly before midnight. As he was leaving the hall, he fell and fractured his hip.

The declaration filed attributed his fall to the negligence of defendant in failing to have a light over the steps, in…