Tantillo v. Goldstein Brothers Amusement Co.

This case was tried upon the theory of negligence. In it is involved a principle important to proprietors and operators of theatres to which the general public is invited.

Plaintiff, fourteen years of age, accompanied by two other boys, visited defendant’s theatre at Utica and bought tickets for admission. Before entering the auditorium, they were accosted by a man unidentified either as an employee of the theatre or of the troupe then performing. At his suggestion the three boys returned their tickets, had their money refunded, passed the ticket taker without paying and entered the auditorium…