Runnels v. Montgomery Ward & Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Wedell, J.:

This was an action to recover damages for personal *572injuries sustained by the plaintiff on a portion of premises leased by the defendant, Montgomery Ward & Company, a corporation, from two defendant owners of the premises. The accident occurred in Arkansas City, Cowley county, where plaintiff alleged the defendant, Montgomery Ward & Company, operated a general retail store and where the defendant lessors and the plaintiff resided. In addition to the foregoing facts the petition further alleged:

“. . . the defendant, Montgomery Ward & Co., is a…