Farrell v. Weisman

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Case, J.

The plaintiffs, wife and husband, were monthly tenants of the defendant, occupying the second floor of a building in which there were other tenants. There was a common stairway. On July 4th, 1928, Mrs. Farrell was injured by a fall as she was descending the stairs. The action is by Mrs. Farrell for her personal injuries and by Mr. Far- roll for consequential damages. Verdict went for the plaintiffs. At the beginning of the trial the defendant admitted ownership of the premises and the control and maintenance of the stairway.

Defendant appeals…