Clyde v. Mitchell

GOULD, J., pro tem.

Plaintiff and another roofing contractor were called to examine the roof of an old two-story residence in an effort to locate a leak. While leaning against a guard rail enclosing a second-story porch the rail gave way and the two men were precipitated to the cement pavement fifteen feet below. Plaintiff brought this action to recover damages for the injuries he suffered. His suit was directed against defendant Mitchell as owner of the property, defendants Hampton as tenants, defendant MacLaughlin Company as agent of the owner, and defendant Chaffin as the employee of the…