Barber v. Rich's, Inc.

1. Code § 105-401 reads: “Where the owner or occupier of land, by express or implied invitation, induces or leads others to come upon his premises for any lawful purpose, he is liable in damages to such persons for injuries occasioned by his failure to exercise ordinary care in keeping the premises and approaches safe.” There is another principle of law which we deem pertinent to quote here and that is embraced in Code § 66-304. That section reads: “Except in case of railroad companies, the master shall not be liable to one servant for injpries arising from the negligence or misconduct of…