Yazzolino v. Jones

This appeal is taken by defendant, Mary C. Jones from an order denying her motion for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict and a judgment on a jury verdict in favor of the plaintiff, Dominic Yazzolino, a minor, and his father. The complaint sought to recover damages and medical expenses for personal injuries sustained in the plaintiff’s fall from the exterior rear stairway of a two story two flat structure owned by the defendant in the city of San Francisco.

As there is conflicting evidence on several matters, a detailed statement of facts is necessary. The accident occurred on the afternoon…