Vosbeck v. Lerdall

Thomas Gallagher, Justice.

Florence Vosbeck brings action against defendant F. A. Lerdall for injuries sustained by her December 24, 1952, as a result of a fall down a common stairway on defendant’s premises wherein she was a tenant. The complaint alleged defendant’s negligence in failing to install handrails on the stairway “which was steep and dangerous” and in allowing it to fall into disrepair. On July 9, 1954, the trial court made its order granting summary judgment dismissing the action on the basis of plaintiff’s deposition taken prior to trial pursuant to Rule 27.01 of Rules of Civil…