Anderson v. Seattle Park Co.
Washington Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for King county, Tallman, J., entered March SO, 1913, upon the verdict of a jury rendered in favor of the plaintiff, in an action for personal injuries sustained in a fall upon steps.
1Opinion of the CourtCrow, C. J.
Action by Andrew Anderson against Seattle Park Company, a corporation, to recover damages for personal injuries. From a judgment in his favor, defendant appeals.
On July 16, 1911, the respondent paid his entrance fee for the use of a natatorium owned and operated by appellant, and shortly thereafter attempted to enter a large swimming tank by means of a flight of five concrete steps leading from the main floor of the natatorium. The steps were about fifteen or sixteen inches in width, with eight-inch risers. The *576concrete finish on each tread was smooth, and there was an iron handrail running…
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