Brayne v. Hayes

The defendant John E. Hayes is the owner of the Waterford Shopping Center, Waterford, Connecticut, and leases a portion of the premises to the defendant Genung's, Inc., which conducts a retail department store. On or about October 24, 1968, Keith Brayne, a minor, allegedly fell through a glass door forming the entryway to the portion of the premises occupied by the defendant Genung's, Inc., and was injured. Suit was commenced in this court on October 17, 1969, by Robert W. Brayne, as father and next friend of Keith Brayne, against the landlord, John E. Hayes, and the tenant, Genung's, Inc.

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