The title of this post says it all, and to put it in perspective, I will lead with Judge Maze’s dissent from the majority in this decision (Judges Vanmeter and Kramer (formerly Moore)). I was present during the oral...
Read MoreTorts. Duty Owed to Patrons of store when altercation occurs Rose vs. Wal-Mart COA Not Published 9/12/2014; PJ Combs Affirming Held Wal-Mart had no duty either to prevent or to intervene in a physical altercation involving...
Read MoreKlinglesmith vs. Esate of Reba Pottinger Premises Liability. Slip and Fall. Licensee treated differently on open and obvious. COA Not Published 9/12/2014; PJ Stumbo Affirming [Although the issue of plaintiff’s failure to...
Read MoreThe following not to be published decision from the Court of Appeals addresses the duties owed to a licensee vs. an invitee and how the distinction made a difference to the plumber whose suit was dismissed and affirmed on...
Read More902. Summary Judgment Reversed on Appeal; Torts. Slip and Fall, Premises Liability, Ice and Natural Hazards Ollie Barker vs. John D. Northcutt Rowan County, Judge William Evans Lane Not to be Published, 9/20/2013 Here is the...
Read More549. TORTS. PREMISES LIABILITY “SLIP AND FALL”. WHEELER (MATILDA), ET AL. VS. FIELDS (BRENDA) OPINION AFFIRMING VANMETER (PRESIDING JUDGE) ACREE (CONCURS) AND CAPERTON (CONCURS) 2010-CA-002040-MR 2010-CA-002073-MR NOT TO BE...
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