Windas v. Galston & Sutton Theatres Inc.

WOOD, J. —

While attending a performance in the Mareal Theatre in the city of Los Angeles plaintiffs were injured by the falling of a block of plaster from the ceiling of the theatre about 30 feet above them. Separate actions were commenced by plaintiffs, which were consolidated for trial with actions commenced by other parties who were injured at the same time. A jury returned verdicts in favor of plaintiffs against the corporation which was operating the theatre.

It is contended by appellant that the trial court erred in applying the doctrine of res ipso loquitur, concerning which the jury…