Styffe v. Smith

This is an action of tort to recover damages for personal injuries arising out of the alleged negligence of the defendant.

The declaration alleges that the defendant was negligent and careless in the maintenance of his premises. The answer is a general denial and contributory negligence of the plaintiff.

The court found for the plaintiff in the sum of $7,861.20 with interest from February 15,1971, and costs.

At the trial there was evidence tending to show: that in January of 1961, the defendant became the owner of the property where the plaintiff was allegedly injured, but that his aunt had a…