Bystrom v. Purkey

At the time of the accident which is the subject matter of this action, defendants were operat ing a paint shop in the city of Aberdeen. Plaintiffs, Minnie A. and John L. Bystrom, had left some articles of furniture to be refinished at defendants’ shop, and on the morning of October 8, 1937, plaintiff Minnie A. Bystrom (who will hereinafter be referred to as though she were the sole party plaintiff and respondent) called at defendants’ place of business to inspect her dining room table, work on which had been completed.

Defendants’ establishment consisted of two or more rooms. Between these…