Mobry v. Frazier

John Mobry, the lessee of the premises No. 2321 Spain Street, in the City of New Orleans, brings this suit against Mrs. Barbara Ebert Frazier, the owner and lessor of the leased premises, claiming $2,149.20 as damages for physical injuries alleged to have been caused by a fall due to defective steps.

It is asserted that, on the morning of Sunday, May 7, 1939, at about the hour of 7:45 o'clock, as he attempted to descend the front steps leading from the leased premises to the street, "* * * said steps became detached from their position and caused petitioner to lose his balance and fall heavily…