Gelinas v. J. J. Newberry Co.

The defendant has waived all exceptions other than those to the denial of its motions for a nonsuit and a directed verdict.

The defendant employed the plaintiff as a saleswoman in its store. One of the plaintiff’s duties was to keep her counter supplied with stock, and in case it were depleted, to go to the stock-room for the necessary supply. The stock-room was in the basement, and the stock-racks were separated by aisles. The room was dark except when in use.

Having occasion to go to the stock-room on June 12, 1936, the plaintiff switched on an electric light in the main aisle near a safe.…