Murphy v. Bernheim & Sons, Inc.

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Maxey,

Plaintiff below instituted an action in trespass against the defendant. He claimed that on or about September 22, 1933, he was sent by his employer to make certain roof and skylight repairs over an elevator shaft at a building located at 1041 North Third Street, Philadelphia, and occupied by defendant. About 8 A. M. daylight saving time, on the date in question, he entered the premises to make these repairs. He inquired of an employee of the defendant as to how he could get to the roof. The employee directed plaintiff to use an elevator located along the Master…