Commercial Club v. Epperson

This cause is now before us for hearing on its merits.

This was an action for damages for personal injuries sustained by Mrs. Epperson as a result of slipping and falling while walking across a waxed hardwood floor of the Chamber of Commerce building. The action was brought against the Commercial Club Corporation, operating and carrying on its business under the name of Nashville Chamber of Commerce.

In her declaration Mrs. Epperson averred that the said defendant was, on August 24, 1926, operating and leasing to various tenants a public office building, known as the Chamber of Commerce…