Levesque v. Columbia Hotel

This is an action of assumpsit brought to recover the sum of $4,850 which the plaintiff claims she deposited with the defendant for safe-keeping. After a verdict for the plaintiff, the case is before us on the defendant’s exceptions and motion for a new trial. We shall consider only the exceptions.

The defendant owns and operates a hotel in the City of Portland. In July, 1943, the plaintiff interviewed the manager to find out on what terms she might obtain a room. She told him that she wanted it permanently, but nothing was said as to the length of time she would be there. She was told that…