Tierney v. Graves Motor Co.

Action to recover damages for injuries sustained by the plaintiff when she tripped and fell in entering, through a small door, the garage of the defendant in Minneapolis. The court directed a verdict for the defendant. Afterwards it granted the plaintiff’s motion for a new trial upon the ground of errors of law. The defendant appeals.

There are four questions:(1) Whether the plaintiff in entering the defendant’s garage was an invitee.(2) Whether the defendant was negligent in respect of the door through which the plaintiff entered.(3) Whether the plaintiff was contributorily negligent in…