Legal Opinion

Perkins v. Peachtree Doors, Inc.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided September 4, 1990No. A90A1258PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Plaintiff Perkins was an invitee on the premises of defendant Peachtree Doors, Inc., when she flipped and fell as she was walking down a hallway. This appeal is taken from the grant of summary judgment in favor of defendant. Held:

Plaintiff testified that her fall was caused by wax on the floor that was slippery in the particular area in which she fell. This conclusion was based on plaintiff’s familiarity and experience with wax, the plaintiff testifying that “I’ve seen enough wax, and I know what wax feels like when you, you know, step in wet wax.” Plaintiff also…

Also in this document: Concurrence.

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. Alterman Foods, Inc. v. LigonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1980
  2. Fort v. BooneCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1983
  3. Key v. JC PENNEY COMPANY, INC.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1983
  4. Martin v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1984
  5. Gross v. Frank's Warehouse Foods, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1989

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3Cited by4 opinions

  1. Wilkes v. Kroger Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1996
  2. Fugate v. Gayfers Mercantile Department Stores, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1991
  3. Williams v. EMRO Marketing Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1997
  4. Williams v. EMRO Marketing Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1997

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