Albers v. Gehlert

WELBORN, Commissioner.

Action for $35,000 damages for personal injuries sustained by plaintiff in fall on sidewalk at defendants’ residence. Plaintiff appeals from directed verdict in favor of defendants at close of plaintiff’s case.

Roberta L. Gehlert and Milton Gehlert, her husband, were owners and occupants of a residence at 122 Morningside Drive in Kirkwood. They had purchased a Frigidaire electric washing machine and were to receive a demonstration of its operation. Plaintiff Eula Albers performed such demonstrations by arrangement with the Frigidaire Sales Company. On January 24, 1962,…