Barnes v. Hotel O.Henry Corp.

Did the court below commit error in granting the defendant’s motion for judgment as of nonsuit ? We do not think so.

An innkeeper is not an insurer of the personal safety of his guests. He is only required to exercise due care to keep his premises in a reasonably safe condition and to give his guests or invitees warning of any hidden peril. Schwingle v. Kellenberger, 217 N. C. 577, 8 S. E. (2) 918; Sams v. Hotel Raleigh, 205 N. C. 758, 172 S. E. 371; Jones v. Bland, 182 N. C. 70, 108 S. E. 344; Patriele v. Springs, 154 N. C. 270, 70 S. E. 395; 43 C. J. S., Innkeepers, Sec. 22, p. 1173; 28…