Legal Opinion

Jackson v. Saenger-Ehrlich Enterprises, Inc.

Louisiana Court of Appeal

Decided June 30, 1937No. 5468PublishedCited by 7 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

HAMITER, Judge.

While making her exit from the Saenger Theater in Shreveport, La., after having witnessed a motion picture performance, plaintiff fell on a stairway and received injuries. She claims damages from the owner and operator of the theater in the amount of $1,525.

The trial court rejected her demands and she appealed.

In his written opinion, the district judge correctly states that:

“The Saenger Theater is a motion picture house in the City of Shreveport, owned and operated by the defendant. Both the entrance and exit are on Milam street. First from the street comes the lobby where is…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Givens v. De Soto Bldg. Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1924
  2. McKelvy v. Capitol Amusement Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1935

3Cited by7 opinions

  1. Beauchamp v. Los Gatos Golf CourseCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1969
  2. Boucher v. Paramount-Richards TheatresLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1947
  3. Cavaretta v. Universal Film Exchanges, Inc.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1938
  4. Brady v. Avenue Theatre CorporationLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1940
  5. Cassanova v. Paramount-Richards TheatresLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1942

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