Thorson v. Aronson

JUSTICE THOMAS J. MORAN

delivered the opinion of the court.

This is an appeal from a judgment non obstante veredicto and an order denying a new trial.

The plaintiff and her husband were tenants of the defendant. The leased premise was a one-family dwelling which was erected in 1951. A condition of the lease was that the plaintiff and her husband were to generally maintain the premises.

A cement stoop with four steps up to a landing was constructed at the front entrance. The landing was protected by two guardrails; however, there were no handrails on either side of the stairs. To exit, a person…