Baldwin v. McEldowney

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Linn,

This appeal is from the refusal to take off a nonsuit in an action for personal injuries. Plaintiff’s brother, Hood Whitton, by lease dated July 1, 1933, became lessee for a term of one month, of “All that certain third floor apartment of the building situate and known as No. 1317 Wylie Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa.” The leasehold had four rooms; the rent was $20.00 a month. Whit-ton’s family consisted of himself, wife and child. The plaintiff resided with him. She paid $2.00 a week for lodging when, as she said, she had the money, and also assisted with the housework.…