Parker v. Kreber

Henry Conners, now deceased, leased a part of a house in the city of New Orleans from defendant. The part leased was in the second story, and consisted of two rooms and a gallery. Conners and his wife had been living- in the house some 10 months, when one day in March, 1916, the latter, who is the plaintiff herein, walked on the gallery of the second story, and leaned over the railing to talk to Ernest Mayer, a carpenter. The railing gave way, and plaintiff fell to the ground.

Having been injured by the fall, plaintiff instituted this suit to recover damages of defendant. Her contention is…