Carrott v. Michelmann Steel Construction Co.

Mr. Presiding Justice Puterbaugh

delivered the opinion of the court.

This is an action in case for the recovery of damages for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained by the plaintiff through the negligence of the defendant. At the close of the plaintiff’s evidence the trial court directed the jury to return a verdict finding the defendant not guilty.

The first count of the declaration alleges that at the time of the injury to the plaintiff, on August 9, 1909, the defendant was the owner of and occupied a certain building on premises situated in the city of Quincy; that at such time and…