Sidhi Investment Corporation v. Thrift

ANDREWS, Presiding Judge.

Vicki Lee Thrift sued Sidhi Investment Corporation for injuries she sustained in a fall at a Nahunta convenience store owned by Sidhi. Sidhi moved for summary judgment, arguing that, because it was an out-of-possession landlord, it was not responsible to third parties for damages resulting from the negligence of the tenant. See OCGA § 44-7-14. In response, Thrift argued that a question of fact remained as to whether Sidhi was an out-of-possession landlord because Sidhi maintained a beer and liquor license and a business license for the store. The Superior Court of…