Legal Opinion
Brunton v. Ellensburg Washington Lodge No. 1102 of the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided March 22, 1994No. 12974-8-IIIPublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMunson, J.
— Dorothy and Keith Brunton appeal the summary judgment dismissal of their negligence claim against the Ellensburg Washington Lodge 1102 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (Elks Lodge).
The Bruntons’ suit is based on injuries Mrs. Brunton suffered in a fall while she was a guest at a wedding reception at the Elks Lodge. The reception hall of the Elks Lodge is leased to nonmembers periodically. The reception was held the afternoon of September 15, 1990. Gloria Rose-Richey, mother of the bride, inspected the Elks Lodge in August 1990 and determined it would be suitable for her…
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- Regan v. City of SeattleWashington Supreme Court · 1969
- Holm v. Investment & Securities Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1938
- Fitchett v. BuchananCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1970
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