City of Suffolk v. Hewitt

In a motion for judgment filed against the City of Suffolk, Frances B. Hewitt sought to recover damages for personal injuries sustained when she fell down steps in a building owned by the City. Hewitt alleged that her injuries were caused by the negligence of the City in maintaining the building and in failing to warn her of its dangerous condition. A jury trial resulted in a verdict in favor of Hewitt in the amount of $25,000; the trial court entered judgment on the verdict.

The City argues on appeal that the trial court erred in ruling that Hewitt was an invitee and in refusing the City’s…