Bross Et Vir v. Varner

Opinion by

Reno, J.,

Plaintiffs, husband and wife, tenants of defendants’ dwelling house, brought trespass against them for damages arising from personal injuries to the wife occasioned by the alleged negligent repairs of the premises. The verdict for plaintiffs was sustained by the court below which overruled defendants’ motions for judgment n. o. v. and a new trial.

Plaintiffs held under an oral lease, and there was no agreement obligating defendants to make repairs. Nevertheless, upon the request of the plaintiff husband, the defendants repaired the property, and this created liability for…