Huey v. Barton

Arlo Huey brought an action of case against Edna Barton for personal injuries suffered when the defective railing on the back porch of defendant’s building gave way. Mrs. Barton died after the action was begun and her administratrix was substituted as party defendant. The trial court, sitting without jury, entered a judgment for plaintiff. Defendant appeals. The sole and decisive question we need consider herein is.whether a lessor, who retains no control over the demised premises,' is liable to persons on the land with the consent of the lessee for personal injuries arising from a total…