Centeq Realty, Inc. v. Siegler

In this premises liability case, we consider whether Centeq Realty, Inc., (Centeq) owed Karelyn Siegler a duty of reasonable care to protect her from the criminal acts of a third party. The trial court granted Centeq’s motion for summary judgment. The court of appeals reversed. 874 S.W.2d 304. Because we determine that Centeq owed no legal duty to Siegler, we reverse the judgment of the court of appeals and render judgment that Siegler take nothing from Centeq.

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