Beeston v. Lampasona

Appeal by defendant from an adverse judgment in an action for damages for personal injuries.

The cause was tried by the court sitting without a jury. The court found these facts: On April 24, 1958, defendant was the owner of an apartment building in Pasadena. Harriet Lawrence was a tenant in one of the second-floor apartments. In connection with the building there was a common stairs and a common entrance which was under the control of defendant. About 7 :30 p. m. on April 24, 1958, plaintiff, as an invitee of Harriet Lawrence, went to the latter’s apartment. About 9 :30 p. m. plaintiff…