Legal Opinion
Phillips v. Pitts
Court of Appeals of Tennessee
Decided February 27, 1980PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
NEARN, Judge.
On April 23,1977, the plaintiff, Phillips, a tenant of the original defendant Thelma Steadman, fell while descending the steps from his apartment. Plaintiff suffered serious and permanent injuries. Suit was filed by Phillips against Steadman alleging negligence on the part of Steadman in the maintenance of the stairway. Prior to the trial, the defendant died and the cause was revived against Lee G. Pitts, Executor of the Estate of Steadman. The issues were tried to a jury which returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff for $12,500. Motion for a new trial and/or remittitur was…
2Cases cited6 opinions
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- Lyman v. American National Bank & Trust CompanyCourt of Appeals of Tennessee · 1960
- Hellon v. Trotwood Apartments, Inc.Court of Appeals of Tennessee · 1970
- Sullivan v. MorrowCourt of Appeals of Tennessee · 1973
- Goodall ex rel. Fitzpatrick v. Doss ex rel. DossCourt of Appeals of Tennessee · 1958
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3Cited by9 opinions
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- Senters v. TullCourt of Appeals of Tennessee · 1982
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