Legal Opinion

Moulden v. Jefferson Standard Life Insurance

Supreme Court of Florida

Decided June 7, 1940PublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtTerrell, C. J.

Plaintiff in error brought this action to recover personal injuries incurred from slipping and falling on the lobby floor of a public office building, the property of defendant in error. Plaintiff was an elderly lady and the slippery condition of the floor was due to moisture incident to weather conditions. The original and two amended declarations went down under demurrer, final judgment was entered for the defendant, and writ of error was prosecuted.

The sole question is whether or not the declaration as amended was sufficient to withstand demurrer.

There is no dispute about the facts.…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. J. G. Christopher Co. v. RussellSupreme Court of Florida · 1912
  2. Turlington v. Tampa Electric Co.Supreme Court of Florida · 1911
  3. City of Daytona v. EdsonSupreme Court of Florida · 1903

3Cited by5 opinions

  1. Brisson v. W. T. Grant Co.Supreme Court of Florida · 1955
  2. Moulden v. Jefferson Standard Life InsuranceSupreme Court of Florida · 1941
  3. Charles H. Goldman v. Hollywood Beach Hotel CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1957
  4. Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. v. ArringtonCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1952
  5. Dot v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 1983

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