150 Mass. 285 | Mass. | 1889
1. It was a question of fact whether the relation of landlord and tenant existed between , the parties. The actual ownership of the premises is only one element to be considered in determining this question. One may be a landlord who is not the owner. The tenant cannot escape from his obli
2. It was not, necessary to show that the defendant had actual knowledge of the defect. His duty was that of due care; and ignorance of the defect was no defence. Gill v. Middleton, 105 Mass. 477. See also Readman v. Conway, 126 Mass. 374; Looney v. McLean, 129 Mass. 33; Watkins v. Goodall, 138 Mass. 533.
3. There was no- occasion to give the third instruction asked for, since there was no question in the case which involved the necessity of a reconstruction of the platform on a different plan. The plaintiff did not complain of the plan of construction, but of the looseness of a board or plank.
Exceptions overruled..