Martin v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.

Deen, Presiding Judge.

Appellant Martin went to an Albany, Georgia, department store to shop for a coat. Upon entering the store, she noticed that the floor looked “clean and shiny,” and as they proceeded towards the coat department her husband warned that the floor appeared “slippery” or “slick.” The couple had advanced no more than two or three steps farther when appellant slipped and fell to the floor, breaking her hip.

Mrs. Martin filed an action against appellee Sears, Roebuck & Company (Sears), seeking damages for her injuries, for medical expenses, and for pain and suffering. She alleged…