Athens Country Club, Inc. v. Jackson

Smith, Judge.

Jean Jackson brought suit against Athens Country Club, Inc. to recover damages for the theft of her fur coat. The trial court denied the club’s motion for summary judgment, and we granted its application for interlocutory appeal. We now reverse.

The evidence of record shows that Jackson, who was a member, attended a charity ball at the club. The ball was an annual event, and Jackson had attended it at least ten times. Jackson testified on her deposition that at the previous balls at the club a cloakroom attendant was present, and upon leaving a coat with the attendant she was…