Speir v. Stephenson

Deen, Presiding Judge.

The plaintiff Speir was helping the defendant landowner pour cement into the blocks of a concrete wall on the latter’s premises when the defendant slipped and stumbled against the plaintiff, who fell off the wall and sustained certain personal injuries. At the conclusion of the trial the court directed a verdict in favor of the defendant, and plaintiff appeals. Held:

1. "One who is on the premises of another at the latter’s request and for the sole benefit of the latter, is an invitee to whom the latter owes the duty of exercising ordinary care to avoid injuring.”…