Gardner v. Regal Fruit Co.

This is a personal injury action.

The plaintiff, Jessie Gardner, was walking south on the west side of Fourth street, in Portland, Oregon. While passing the fruit and vegetable stand conducted by defendant Regal Fruit Company on the northwest corner of Fourth and Yamhill streets, she stepped upon some fruit or vegetable substance and fell, injuring her left leg.

It is the contention of plaintiff that the accident was brought about through the negligence of the defendant in failing to inspect its premises at Fourth and Yamhill streets, including the adjacent sidewalk at Fourth street. Plaintiff…