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Landlord And Tenant-Liability Of Landlord For Injury To Tenant At Sufferance
Landlord And Tenant-Liability Of Landlord For Injury To Tenant At Sufferance
Michigan Law Review
X rented a house and lot from the defendant with the understanding that possession and the lease would begin February 8, defendant meanwhile to repair a frozen water pipe on the premises. X moved in on the sixth while an employee of the defendant was making the repairs. Although aware of the premature occupancy, the defendant made no signs of objection or approval. The employee of the defendant negligently left an unguarded opening in the flooring, through which the plaintiff, a member of X's household, fell and injured himself. Held, that the defendant was liable. X enjoyed the rights …