McHugh v. First Huntington National Bank

Hatcher, Judge:

The question here is the extent an invitee may rely upon the assurance of the invitor.

This is an action in damages for personal injuries. Upon conclusion of plaintiff’s opening statement to the jury, the trial court directed a verdict for defendant on the ground that the statement showed plaintiff was not entitled to recover. While concurring in the procedure, he excepted to the ruling.

According to the statement, plaintiff and one other were working for a contractor, who had been employed by defendant to do some work in the lobby of its bank building. The work involved the use…