Delmore v. Polinsky

The jury could have found the following facts: The plaintiff, an invitee, entered the store of the defendant in New London to buy a hat. The hat department, which was operated by the Outlet Company, was located toward the rear of the store. About six to eight feet across the aisle from the counter a staircase descended to the basement. There were two steps down to a landing, from which the stairs led at a right angle to the basement. The two steps were within the general floor area. There were newel posts at each end of the top step but it was not otherwise protected. After the hat was…