Co-Jo, Inc v. Strand

This case involves consolidated appeals. In Docket No. 192190, plaintiffs appeal as of right the jury verdict of no cause of action in this negligence action. In Docket No. 197209, plaintiffs appeal by leave granted the order awarding costs and attorney fees to defendants. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

Plaintiffs Co-Jo, Inc., So-Bo, Inc., and CC & Company, Inc., collectively referred to herein as Co-Jo, operated a Ponderosa Restaurant. The restaurant was insured against fire loss by plaintiff St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company. On December 26, 1990, an employee of the…