Arkansas Pools, Inc. v. Beavers

Richard B. Adkisson, Chief Justice.

On July 11, 1981, appellee, Helen Beavers, purchased a pool from appellant, Arkansas Pools, Inc., who contracted with David Watkins to actually build the pool. On July 22,1981, when the pool was almost completed, appellee attempted to use the pool by placing a wooden stepladder near the shallow end to climb into the pool. While climbing the ladder, appellee attempted to grip a metal plate that had not been bolted down. The plate slid sideways and appellee was thrown on her back causing injury to her back and head.

Appellant brought suit for the purchase price…