BELL v. BERNARD MOTORS, INC.


537 P.2d 86 (1975)

Francis James BELL, Appellant, v. BERNARD MOTORS, INC., an Oregon Corporation, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided June 26, 1975.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

William G. Whitney, Portland, argued the cause and filed a brief for appellant.

James H. Gidley, of Cosgrave & Kester, Portland, argued the cause and filed a brief for respondent.


HOWELL, Justice.

Plaintiff filed this action for personal injuries suffered in a fall on premises owned by defendant and leased to plaintiff's employer. The trial court granted a directed verdict for defendant, and plaintiff appeals.

Plaintiff was an employee of the Clackamas County Assessor's office in Oregon City. The office was located on the second floor of a building with a back stairway used by the employees. The building had been originally owned by...

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