Sprague v. Riley

SPERRY, Commissioner.

Plaintiff, a business invitee of defendant, who was the owner and operator of a grocery store located in Brookfield, Mo., sued defendant for damages growing out of personal injuries which he suffered when he slipped, fell, and broke his kneecap on the concrete surface of the entranceway to the store. Verdict and judgment was for plaintiff and against defendant, in the sum of $12500.00. Defendant appeals.

Among other things, defendant contends that no submissible case was made. This calls for a full review of the evidence. We will accept as true all facts established by…