Clayton v. Blair

— Plaintiffs’ decedent died in an apartment house fire. Plaintiffs-admiiiistrators seek damages from defendant-landlord.

Mrs. Bonnie Wolf, plaintiffs’ decedent, and her daughter, Loretta Jones, were tenants in a third-floor apartment owned by defendant. Utilities, including electricity, were furnished by defendant-landlord.

At about 8:30 a.m. on June 9, 1959, a fire occurred in the building resulting in the death of Mrs. Wolf and her daughter, Mrs. Jones. The fire apparently started in or above the ceiling of the apartment below the apartment occupied by plaintiffs’ decedent. Plaintiffs alleged…