Mathews v. Chrysler Realty Corp.

LOWENSTEIN, Judge.

Plaintiff-Appellant Credell Mathews and his wife filed suit for injuries allegedly sustained by plaintiff because of defendant-respondent Chrysler Realty Corporation’s negligence. Plaintiff submitted the case on the theory of res ipsa loquitur. Trial was had and the jury found for defendant.

Plaintiff was a security guard on the premises of defendant from 6:00 p. m. on April 7, 1975 through the night and until 6:00 a. m. on the morning of April 8. He claims that while patrolling the premises of defendant, a car dealership in Overland Park, Kansas, a metal cover fell from the…