Dood v. Rothschild

The plaintiff sues to recover damages sustained, in consequence of the defendant’s alleged negligence, in the maintenance of certain premises upon which the plaintiff was employed. There was a small opening or shaft in the yard adjacent to the rear of the building in question, which was intended to admit light and air to the cellar. This shaft or areaway was covered by an iron grating, which, according to the defendants evidence, was upon the same when he leased the premises to one McCormack, the employer of the plaintiff, two months prior to the occurrence complained of. There is evidence…