Wood v. Wood

CROCKETT, Justice.

Eliza Rue Wood sued her son, Theo N. Wood, and his wife, Ruth L. Wood, to recover for injuries she received from falling down a stairwell in the garage portion of their home. The trial court directed a verdict against her, from which she appeals.

On the morning of October 15, 1956, plaintiff talked to her daughter-in-law, Ruth, concerning wedding plans of their granddaughter and niece. Plaintiff said she would call at defendants’ home that evening to pick up some wedding invitations. Ruth mentioned that if there were no lights in the front part of the house, they would be in…