Highland Park, Inc. v. Parker

RALEIGH BROWN, Justice.

This personal injury case involves the duty of an occupier of premises to an invitee. Ruth Parker sought damages for personal injuries sustained when she fell while descending a flight of stairs on premises owned by Highland Park, Inc. After a jury trial, judgment awarding $17,123 to Mrs. Parker was entered. Highland Park appeals. We reverse and render.

*276Appellant operated an apartment complex. The lighting for the stairways and general lighting around the complex was controlled by a mechanical timer which would turn on and off the lighting at a pre-set time.

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