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BARROW v. JAMES

38989.

104 Ga. App. 345 (1961)

121 S.E.2d 700

BARROW v. JAMES.

Court of Appeals of Georgia.

Decided September 6, 1961.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Walter O. Allanson, for plaintiff in error.

Edwards, Bentley, Awtrey & Bartlett, Scott S. Edwards, Jr., contra.

BELL, Judge.

The main thrust of the defendant's contention that the general demurrer was properly sustained is upon the principle that the petition shows that the plaintiff tried to negotiate a totally dark stairway, and that she stepped off onto the top step in the darkness and thus was not exercising ordinary care for her own safety.

The relevant portions of the petition read as follows: "6. Your petitioner...

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