Morehart v. Dillard Department Stores

Andree Layton Roaf, Justice.

Appellant Glynn Morehart seeks review of a directed verdict.granted in the jury trial of his action against appellees Dillard Department Stores and Hot Springs Mall Associates, for injuries he suffered in a fall. We affirm the trial court’s granting of the appellees’ motions for directed verdict.

Appellant entered Dillard’s Department Store located in the Hot Springs Mall by way of a handicap ramp, made a purchase, and exited using the same ramp. As he descended the ramp, he fell and broke his leg. Appellant filed suit alleging his injuries were caused by the…