Shropshire v. Jones

Lewis, Chief Justice:

Appellant brought this action to recover damages allegedly sustained from the negligent failure of respondent to assist appellant in filing a Workmen’s Compensation claim after he had promised to do so. This appeal is from an order of the lower court granting summary judgment in respondent’s favor.

In considering whether the lower court was correct in granting summary judgment, the facts and all reasonable inferences to be drawn therefrom must be viewed in the light most favorable to the party opposing the motion (here plaintiff-appellant). A motion for summary judgment…