Peterson v. WT Rawleigh Company

Otis, Justice.

Plaintiff, a business invitee, was awarded damages for personal injuries sustained in a fall while crossing a parking lot maintained by defendant adjacent to its place of business. Defendant appeals from an order denying its motion for judgment n. o. v. or a new trial.

At the time of the accident plaintiff was a retired machinist, 69 years of age, who was employed by defendant to distribute household goods, soaps, cosmetics, and medicines. A number of other persons past retirement age were similarly employed. On Monday, November 26, 1962, at about 11a. m., plaintiff drove his…