Dewey v. Kline's, Inc.

The defendant, “Kline’s, Incorporated,” maintains a department store at 1112 Walnut Street in Kansas City, Missouri. Plaintiff, nearly if not quite seventy-two years of age, brought this action to recover damages for personal injuries sustained in a fall sbe received while attempting to enter the toilet room used in connection with the rest room on the fifth floor of said store. Her fall and injuries occurred November 24, 1930. She sued for $3000 and recovered a verdict and judgment for $1150. Defendant appealed.

Since there is an apparent difference of opinion between the parties as to the…