Jack Healey Linen Service Co. v. Travis

McINERNEY, Justice.

In this appeal the sole contention presented for reversal is the trial judge’s error in failing to direct a verdict against the plaintiff who sought damages for bodily injury from a fall sustained on defendant’s premises. The basis of defendant’s argument is that the evidence viewed in its entirety does not show a violation or neglect of any duty owing" to plaintiff.

Plaintiff originally brought her claim for this injury before the State Industrial Court. That tribunal denied her an award based on its finding that the accidental injury for which compensation was sought did…