Thorburn v. Spartanburg Theatres, Inc.

Brailsford, Justice:

The defendant, Spartanburg Theatres, Inc., leased space in its Capri Theatre building in the City of Spartanburg to plaintiff, Elizabeth Thorburn, for the operation of a jewelry store. On May 30, 1971, before the day advertised for her opening sale, plaintiff’s new stock, equipment and fixtures *167were damaged in a fire which largely destroyed the theatre. Alleging that the fire.and her consequent loss were caused by the lessor’s negligence, plaintiff recovered judgment against the defendant for $18,000.00, from which it appeals on the sole ground that the court erred in…