Copeland v. Kaufman's, Inc.

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Frantz.

Miss Copeland sustained injuries as a result of being hit by a door while shopping in Kaufman’s store on December 23, 1961, and sought satisfaction in her suit for damages. From the judgment entered pursuant to a directed verdict in favor of Kaufman’s, Miss Copeland instituted review proceedings by writ of error.

Miss Copeland was inspecting coats on a rack when she was struck in the back by a door opened by an unidentified person. The door blended with the wall in which it was framed, had no distinguishing characteristics other than an inconspicuous doorknob, and…