Downs v. Sley System Garages

Opinion by

Baldrige, J.,

The appellant in this case maintains an unfenced automobile parking lot in Philadelphia, extending from Locust street to Chancellor street and accessible from either street. It has a capacity of 75 cars and in the middle thereof is a small structure where an attendant is stationed.

In the evening of February 19, 1934, the plaintiff’s son drove her car on this lot, delivered it with the key in the ignition to the only employee in attendance, to be placed in an appropriate place, paid a fee of 35 cents, and received a check, which stated, “Not responsible for fire or…