Grochowski v. Stewart

Christie, J.:

In this action plaintiff seeks to recover for personal injuries she suffered when she fell on outside steps leading to an apartment occupied by Joseph J. Brzoski and Regina G. Brzoski, located on the first floor of a building owned by Ralph W. and Elizabeth N. Stewart.

The plaintiff has brought suit against both the tenants and the landlords. The Stewarts filed a motion for summary judgment on the ground that a landlord is not responsible for injuries caused by the condition of the leased premises and that the plaintiff, Mrs. Grochowski, was herself negligent, as a matter of law.

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