Deutsch v. Max

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Maxey,

This is an action by a domestic servant against the landlord of her employer, for damages arising from injuries she received by reason of a defect in premises leased by the landlord to the employer. On February 1, 1929, Jacob Max (now deceased) owned a three-story frame building in Allentown. On that day he leased this property to Joseph Rosenberg for three years to be used as a grocery store and dwelling. Possession of the de mised premises was taken immediately. Facing north Second Street there was a second story front porch with wooden balustrades around it. On…