Bradley v. Burdick Hotel Co.

Plaintiff was injured while in a passenger elevator in defendant’s hotel. On trial by jury, judgment of $5,000 was awarded to plaintiff.At the close of plaintiff’s case, defendant made a motion for a directed verdict and decision was reserved. After verdict, defendant moved for judgment non obstante veredicto which was denied. Defendant appeals.

In substance tbe negligence alleged was defendant’s failure to equip its elevator with suitable and effective safety devices, its failure to inspect and keep its elevator in a condition reasonably safe for use, and its failure to discontinue use of its…