Ellis v. Hadnott

BLACKBURN, Presiding Judge.

Following the entry of summary judgment against him in his personal injury action against James Hadnott, Dwayne Ellis appeals pro se, arguing that Hadnott breached a duty owed to Ellis as licensee when Ellis tripped over a broom handle in Hadnott’s residence. Because the duty owed licensees pertains to hidden perils and dangerous acts, we affirm, holding that under the undisputed facts of this case, the broom handle was not a hidden peril or a dangerous act.

1. Summary judgment is only proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled…