Murray v. Nelson

This is an action to recover damages for personal injuries. It was brought against William F. Nelson and Joseph Segale, but was discontinued against the latter as will hereinafter appear. It was tried below by jury, and verdict was for the. plaintiff. The defendant brings it here on exceptions.

The defendant owns a wooden building fronting on Merchants ’ Row, the principal business street in the city of Rutland. There are two stores on the ground floor, divided at the front by a hallway opening directly on the street and containing stairs leading to the second floor. In the northerly store…