Legal Opinion
Graham v. M & J CORP.
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided November 24, 1980No. 14093PublishedCited by 35 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GALLAGHER, Associate Judge:
Appellants, the tenants and guests residing in a two-family building in a high crime area of the city, sued the landlord for injuries resulting from a fire deliberately set in the foyer of the building by the former paramour of one tenant. Appellants alleged that the landlord was negligent in blocking alternate exits and failing to provide a lock on the outer door of the foyer, despite his knowledge of previous criminal acts occurring in the common area of the building under his exclusive control. The trial judge granted the landlord-appellee’s motion for summary…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Sarah B. Kline v. 1500 Massachusetts Avenue Apartment CorporationCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1970
- Johnston v. HarrisMichigan Supreme Court · 1972
- Spar v. ObwoyaDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1977
- Wagshal v. District of ColumbiaDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1966
- Trice v. Chicago Housing AuthorityAppellate Court of Illinois · 1973
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3Cited by35 opinions
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- Sinai v. Polinger Co.District of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1985
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