Gustafson v. Arthur L. Roberts Hotel Co.

Stone, Justice.

This action for pérsonal injuries received by plaintiff Avhile a guest in defendant’s hotel resulted in a verdict for plaintiff for $6,000. Defendant appeals from the order denying its alternative motion for judgment notAvithstanding'or a neiv trial.

About eight o’clock in the evening of Juty 14, 1933, plaintiff, with several relatives, registered at the Saulpaugh Hotel in 'Mankato. After being shown their rooms, they went out and did not return until about 11:4o. After reaching his room the second time, plaintiff Avent back into the hall to go to the toilet. He had to traverse…