Reichmann v. Robertson's, Inc.

Martin C. Beichmann sued to recover for personal injuries charged to have been caused by specific negligence of the agents and employees of the appellant in allowing a ladder or stairway to be in an unsafe and unattached condition at the time the appellee attempted to use it in coming down from a loft in the warehouse of appellant. A plea of not guilty was filed to the declaration. At the close of all the evidence the appellant moved for a directed verdict which was denied. Appellee then presented a written motion asking the court to give the jury a peremptory instruction finding appellant…