Chisolm v. Stephens

Plaintiff, Willa D. Chisolm, brought action against defendants, Clarence Stephens, Jr., and Thomasina Stephens, for injuries sustained in a fall on the sidewalk of defendants’ premises where plaintiff resided. Plaintiff’s complaint alleged that defendants caused plaintiff’s injuries by failing to remove ice and snow, alleging negligence in count I and wilful and wanton misconduct in count H. Defendants’ motion for summary judgment was denied without prejudice in the motion court and the cause was assigned for trial. Prior to trial, the trial court granted defendants’ renewed motion for…