Coleman v. Hall

STUART, Justice.

Plaintiffs sought damages for injuries to John Coleman and Treasa Coleman and for the wrongful death of Thomas Coleman which occurred in an apartment house fire. Their separate actions against Howard Hall, owner, and Giles and Helena Hulse, tenants, were consolidated for trial. It is alleged the fire was started by Giles Hulse’s cigarette. The claims against Hall were based on allegedly defective conditions in the apartment building. The trial court directed a verdict in favor of Hall. As the appeal involves only the cause of action against Hall, he will be referred to as…