Endsley v. Johnson County Sheriff's Posse, Inc.

OPINION

CUMMINGS, Justice.

This is a negligence case. Through two points of error, appellant Tim Endsley argues that the trial court erred in granting appellee’s motion for summary judgment on the grounds that appellee, Johnson County Sheriffs Posse, Inc. (the Posse), owed him no duty. We reverse and remand.

I. Factual and Procedural Background

The Posse owns a rodeo arena that it leases to various tenants who wish to use it for functions such as dog shows, barrel races, roping contests, and 4r-H events. On May 31, 1992, the Posse entered into an oral lease agreement with Teresa McLendon and…