Rosenberg v. Kings County Savings Bank

— Appeal by plaintiff from a judgment in favor of the defendant, dismissing *905the complaint at the close of the entire case. Judgment reversed on the law and a new trial granted, with costs to abide the event. Plaintiff, a monthly-tenant, was injured when a fire occurred in the kitchen of her apartment, located in a building owned by the defendant. Concededly, the building was not within the purview of the Multiple Dwelling Law and the rights of the parties are governed by common-law principles. .There was evidence that the fire was caused by defective wires in the electric light fixture in the…