Jones v. Pinehurst, Inc.

The record fails to disclose either allegation or proof the speaker’s platform was defective either in design or in construction. The rear of the platform did not extend to the wall. However, it did extend to and make contact with the radiators and almost with the pilasters. The platform was elevated above the level of the main floor in order to facilitate proceedings incident to conventions, meetings, and banquets. The plaintiff often accompanied her husband to such meetings where he was the master of ceremonies or the principal speaker. “I frequently sat with him at the head table upon a…