Newman v. Early

This is an action for personal injuries instituted by Hazel Almond Newman, wife of the tenant, against the estate of John E. Early, the landlord. The trial court, on motion of defendant, struck the evidence and, on the verdict returned, entered judgment for defendant. This ruling of the trial court is the only question raised in plaintiff’s one assignment of error.

In May, 1936, Dr. John E. Early, for and in consideration of $18 a month, demised a house and lot in Charlottesville to W. P. Newman, husband of plaintiff. Later the landlord, at the request of the tenant, repaired the back porch…