The defendant owned a building a Norfolk, Virginia, which had been rented by the plaintiff's husband as sublessee. On the second story there was a balcony from which the plaintiff fell to the pavement, sustaining personal injury. She brought suit for damages, alleging that her fall was due to the negligence of the defendant in failing to keep the railing on the balcony in a reasonably safe condition. At the close of the plaintiff's evidence the action was dismissed as in case of nonsuit. The plaintiff excepted and appealed.
A sublessee can have no greater claim against the landlord than the tenant would have under like circumstances. Jordan v. Miller,
Judgment
Affirmed.