JJ Newberry Company v. Lancaster

BERRY, Justice.

This is an appeal from a judgment rendered against the defendants, in an action brought by plaintiff to recover damages for personal injuries allegedly sustained as the result of defendants’ negligence. The factual background, necessary to understanding of the issues presented on appeal, is fairly reflected by the following summation of evidentiary matters.

The corporate defendant, a national chain retail concern, operated a store in Okmulgee, of which defendant Burleson was local manager at all times pertinent herein. Among other merchandise offered for sale in the…