Cuthbert v. Schofield

1. “Where the owner or occupier of land, by express or implied invitation, induces or leads others to come upon his premises for any lawful purpose, he is liable in damages to such persons for injuries occasioned by his failure to exercise ordinary care in keeping the premises and approaches safe.” Civil Code (1910), § 4420. Where, however, in an action of an injured invitee for damages the petition failed to allege that the owner and occupier of the premises had actual knowledge of the decayed condition of the underside of the upper steps of the outside stairway, but did allege that the…