Pedersen v. Immanuel Lutheran Church

— Jeanette Pedersen (hereafter referred to as the appellant), a member of the Ladies Aid of the respondent church, slipped and fell on the dining-room floor of the church while she was attending a luncheon of the organization. The members furnished the food which was served at the luncheon, the appellant’s contribution being a cake. In addition, there was a charge of fifty cents. This money was to defray expenses of the meeting and for charitable purposes of the organization. The appellant brought this action, alleging negligent maintenance of the floor.

A motion of the respondent for summary…