Johnson County Sheriff's Posse, Inc. v. Endsley

This is a premises liability case. A spectator at a barrel racing event sued the owner of the arena, who had leased the premises to the event’s sponsor. The trial court granted a summary judgment to the owner of the arena, and the court of appeals reversed. 910 S.W.2d 5. The primary inquiry is whether the lessor owed a duty to Endsley to avoid the risk that caused Endsley injuries. We conclude that it did not. For the reasons set forth below, we reverse the judgment of the court of appeals and render judgment for the owner.

The Johnson County Sheriffs Posse owns an enclosed arena that it rents…