Atkinson v. Stern

HAMITÉR, Judge.

A dwelling house situated in the city of Monroe, La., was rented by plaintiff B. F. Atkinson from defendant, Mrs. Stern, under an oral agreement made on January 27, 1936. Immediately after the consummation of this contract Mr. -Atkinson and his family took possession of the premises.

On the morning of March 16, 1936, Mrs. Atkinson, a corpulent person weighing approximately 232 pounds, ascended from the steps of the dwelling onto its front porch, preparatory to entering the house. On making her first step, a plank of the porch broke, causing a foot and leg to fall through the…