Berzups v. H. G. Smithy Co.

John A. Berzups, appellant, sued his landlords and their management agent, appellees, for personal injuries, alleging that the landlords were guilty of negligence, maintenance of a nuisance and breach of contract. The Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Judge Ralph G. Shure presiding, granted a motion for a directed verdict on the basis that Mr. Berzups had failed to prove negligence or nuisance and, in addition, that he was guilty of contributory negligence as a matter of law. Resting our decision upon the basis that Mr. Berzups was guilty of contributory negligence, we affirm the judgment.

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