Legal Opinion
Smith v. Smith
Court of Appeals of Kentucky
Decided May 16, 1969PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
PALMORE, Judge.
Tessie W. Smith brought this action against her son, Willis H. Smith, asking $20,000 in damages for personal injuries resulting from a fall on the basement floor in Willis’ home. A jury awarded her $13,000, upon which judgment was entered *166accordingly. Willis appeals, contending he was entitled to a directed verdict on the premise that Mrs. Smith was guilty of contributory negligence as a matter of law.
The facts are not in dispute. Mrs. Smith, a schoolteacher, resides in Benton, Kentucky, in the same neighborhood as her son’s new home. During the building of the new house she…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Humbert v. Audubon Country ClubCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1958
- J. C. Penney Co. v. MayesCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1952
- Winn-Dixie Louisville, Inc. v. SmithCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1963
- Wilkinson v. Family Fair, Inc.Court of Appeals of Kentucky · 1964
- Morton v. Allen Construction Co.Court of Appeals of Kentucky · 1967
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3Cited by7 opinions
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- Rogers v. Professional Golfers Ass'n of AmericaCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 2000
- Jones v. AbnerCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 2011
- Wallingford v. Kroger Co.Court of Appeals of Kentucky · 1988
- Arens v. McHaleCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1970
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