Barrows v. Barrows

This is an appeal from an order in the Eighth Judicial District, Cascade County, granting a directed verdict in favor of respondent Brian Barrows (Brian). Appellant Doris Barrows (Doris) sued Brian, her son, for damages incurred when she slipped and fell on the floor of his home. At the close of Doris’ evidence, Brian requested a ruling on his pretrial motion for summary judgment and moved for a directed verdict. After oral argument on the summary judgment issue, the court dismissed the jury and directed entry of final judgment in favor of Brian. We affirm.

Doris, a 62 year-old widow, resides…