Hambright v. First Baptist Church

Minnie Hambright was injured when she slipped and fell while attending services at First Baptist Church-Eastwood in Jacksonville, Alabama. She and her husband, Frank Hambright, sued the church, alleging negligence, wantonness, and loss of consortium. The trial court entered a summary judgment for the church on all claims.

The dispositive issue is whether Mrs. Hambright held the legal status of a licensee while visiting the church.

A motion for a summary judgment may be granted only when there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter…