Ethel Florentine v. Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

MOORE, Circuit Judge:

Plaintiff, a New Jersey resident, brought suit in this diversity action against defendant, a church in New York City, to recover damages for injuries incurred when she fell down some steps in the church. Her charge of negligence is based upon the alleged failure to provide adequate lighting for the stairway. The jury found for plaintiff. Defendant appeals from the judgment, entered thereon and from the trial court’s order denying defendant’s motion for a directed verdict or, in the alternative, for a new trial.

The facts are not disputed, and the only grounds urged upon us…