Holcomb v. University Properties

Plaintiff, Dorothy Holcomb, appeals the judgment based on a jury verdict in her favor and against defendant. The verdict assessed 67% of fault to plaintiff and 33% to defendant, thereby giving her a judgment of $9,900. From the insufficiency of the jury award and the percentage of fault assessed by the jury, plaintiff appeals.

After mailing a letter in a mailbox located on respondent’s premises, plaintiff slipped on some gravel and injured herself. Plaintiff testified she would have seen the gravel in the area if she had been looking.

From the jury tried case, plaintiff failed to file a motion…