Kelly v. Watson Elevator Co.

This is a suit to recover damages for personal injuries and incidental expenses allegedly caused by defendant’s negligent failure to properly service, maintain and repair a self-service elevator. Following a nonjury trial of the issues, the plaintiffs had a judgment, which has been reversed and their complaint dismissed in the court below, on the ground that, as a matter of law, there was no proof of defendant’s negligence and that its negligence caused the injuries complained of. All findings of fact implicit in the Eeferee’s decision were affirmed. The plaintiffs have appealed as of right.

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