Burnette v. Toebelman

WESTERFIELD, Judge.

This is an appeal from a judgment dismissing a claim brought by the paramour of a tenant against the landlord because of alleged physical injuries sustained by a fall caused by defective flooring on the back porch of the leased premises.

We are most reluctant to disturb the judgment because it is based upon a question of fact and, under familiar and oft-repeated decisions of this court, such judgments are entitled to great respect. We have, however, carefully studied the record and have reached the firm conviction that a case of liability is made out with legal certainty.

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