Silverblatt v. Livadas

This action, brought in a District Court, was removed to the Superior Court. The question for deci sion is whether the trial judge properly directed a verdict for the defendant upon a count alleging breach of the statutory covenants in a quitclaim deed. The facts are stated in their aspect most favorable to the plaintiff.

The defendant (Mrs. Livadas) owned a building in Lowell with an outside fire escape, built mainly of wood. In August, 1956, this “was usable, but. . . in a dangerous condition.” On May 23, 1956, the building inspector sent to Mrs. Livadas a letter ordering her “in accordance…