Bowlds v. Taggesell Pontiac Co.

REDDING, J. (Pro Tempore).

This is an action to recover damages for personal injuries claimed to have been sustained through the negligent acts of the defendant. Plaintiff alleges that the defendant is a corporation engaged in the business of selling new and used automobiles from leased premises in Salem, Oregon.

The building in which the defendant conducts its business is located in the middle of the block on the east side of Liberty Street and is situated approximately twenty-one feet from the curb. The entire area between the building and the curb is paved and is maintained by defendant for…