Truitt v. Shamrock Hotel

HANNAY, Chief Judge,

At all times material hereto, plaintiff was a citizen of the State of Ohio. Defendant,’ Shamrock Hotel, was and is now a corporation, having its principal place of business in Houston, Texas.

On or about June 19, 1952, and for several days thereafter, plaintiff was a paid customer or guest of the defendant hotel while in attendance at a convention of the Sertoma Civic Club International, of which plaintiff was a member. At approximately 7:00 P.M., on June 19, 1952, plaintiff attended a poolside dinner at such hotel for the Sertoma Convention. He was served food which was…