Webster v. Sill

STEWART, Justice:

The plaintiff, John Webster, appeals a summary judgment granted the defendants. The plaintiff entered into an agreement with his landlord, the defendant, Diana Sill, whereby he would be allowed a $25 monthly rent reduction for watering and mowing the lawn around the apartment. Sill offered the use of a manual push mower, but because it was in need of repair, the plaintiff obtained a power mower from his father and used that mower three or four times without mishap prior to the accident giving rise to this action.

On July 17, 1980, the plaintiff again mowed the lawn. When he…