And the Damage it is Said to Have Done: Actress's Claim in Supreme Court Damages said to have been sustained by a pedestrian in consequence of alleged defects in window which fell from the second floor of the Astor House are claimed in an action which came: before his Honour Judge Sir Skinner Turner on Tuesday. The plaintiffs are Mr. Vladimir Zakandin Forkrete. and his wife, Susanna Forkrete, and_ the defendants are the Shanghai Hotels, Ld., and Mahriahs, of Broadway.
Mrs. Forkivte claims $1,000 damages for injury received by a.window falling from the second floor of the Astor House building, owned by the Shanghai Hotels and occupied by Mah-nabs, the fall being caused by or resulting from a defect in the building and/or fastenings, hinges or apparatus holding the window.
Mr. Forkrete claims Tls. 383 and $2,520, made up as follows: Doctor's fees Tls. 383: clothes ruined as a result of the aecident $200; cost of drugs, food and nursing $126; two months' rest in the country (by _doctor's orders) $700; loss of wife's services, companionship and so0- daty, $1,000; loss of wife's professional services as an actress, 500.
As plaintiffs are suing in forma paupers, his Lordship assigned Mr. H. D. Rodger'to appear on their behalf. Mr. H. Lipson Ward represented the After some discussion, it was agreed to dispense with pleading, plaintiff's counsel undertaking to furnish such further particulars as may be asked for. his Lordship observed that it seemed the real dispute' would he between the two defendants, who would have to fight out the question of damages, if any.
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