Dyer v. Robinson

(orally). I have had occasion since the last trial of this cause to make a careful examination of the questions involved, and, in view of the conclusions I have reached, it is not necessary to take up time in further argument. I may as well dispose of these motions now.

The ceiling and dome of the opera house fell, injuring the plaintiff, and he charges that his injuries were caused by the negligence of the defendants, the lessors and the lessees, in permitting this building to become unsafe and remain in that condition until the disaster resulted. In determining the question of negligence, it…