Martin v. Hearn Spurlock, Inc.

JOHN F. STROUD, JR., Chief Judge.

This is a negligence case in J which appellant, Carolyn Martin, slipped on the freshly mopped floor of a business establishment owned by appellee, Hearn Spurlock, Inc., and fractured her kneecap. At the close of appellant’s case, appellee moved for a directed verdict, which the trial court granted. Appellant contends that the trial court erred in doing so. We agree, and therefore reverse and remand.

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