Holcomb v. Szymczyk

It is conceded that the building in question was a public building within the meaning of sub. (12), sec. 101.01, Stats. It appears also that the defendant was the owner thereof. Sec. 101.06 provides:

“Every employer and every owner of a place of employment or a public building now or hereafter constructed shall so. construct, repair or maintain such place of employment or public building, and every architect shall so prepare the plans for the construction of such place of employment or public building, as to render the same safe.”

By the provisions of sub. (11) of sec. 101.01 the term *102“safe” as…