Speckman v. Schuster

Opinion op the Court by

William; Rogers Clay, Commissioner

Reversing.

Kate Schuster, a tenant of Charles W. Speckman, brought this suit against him to recover damages for personal injuries. Prom a verdict and judgment in her. favor for $2,128.00, defendant appealed. Thereafter, his death was suggested, and the case was .revived in the name of his administratrix.

Defendant is the owner of a two-story brick building on Monmouth street, in the city of Newport. At the time of the accident, the first floor was used as a storeroom by defendant. On the second floor were two flats, one in the front of…