Meyers v. St. Bernard's Congregation

The plaintiffs first contend that they are entitled to recover damages because the injuries sustained by Mrs. Garity were the result of a violation of the safe-place statute as contained in ch. 101, Stats. They contend that the stairs and the concourse are an integral part of the church, particularly because of the elevation of the church above the sidewalk level. In the alternative they contend that the concourse and steps are a separate structure within the meaning of the safe-place statute. They cite sec. 101.01 (12), Stats., wherein the term “public building” is defined to “include any…