Rowell v. John Hutzler Lumber Co.

The plaintiff Lillian M. Rowell was injured in falling down a stairway. The verdicts recovered by the plaintiffs are for damages resulting" from such injuries. The accident happened in a building in the town of Cheektowaga which was adapted for use as a roadhouse and dancehall. The defendant Feigel, who was in possession of the premises as a tenant, had invited the plaintiffs to come and inspect the premises as prospective purchasers. Accepting this invitation, the plaintiffs, together with some friends, met Feigel at the premises. The improvements consisted of a cottage residence, a large…