Keith v. Jos. G. Schmersahl Co.

BARRETT, Commissioner.

In this action to recover $45,000 damages for personal injuries sustained in a fall on steps in a “display home” at 5 Sun-Ridge Lane in Florissant a jury returned a verdict for the defendant and the plaintiff, Gertrude Keith, has appealed. The Keiths *335had once entered into a contract to purchase the completely furnished residence but the real estate agents were unable to sell their property and so the contract did not “materialize.” Mrs. Keith was nevertheless interested in the property and on July 20, 1960, made an appointment with the defendant’s real estate agent for…