Legal Opinion
Oliver v. Complements, Ltd.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided January 24, 1989No. 77542PublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Banke, Presiding Judge.
Mr. Oliver fell and was injured when a step tread gave way beneath him as he was descending a wooden stairway located behind his apartment building. He and his wife brought the present action against the owners of the building, alleging that they had failed in their duty to keep the premises and approaches safe for invitees. The trial court granted summary judgment to the defendants, based evi*31dently on a conclusion that Mr. Oliver had equal knowledge of the alleged defect and of the danger presented by it. The Olivers appeal.
According to Mr. Oliver, one side of the…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Chotas v. J. P. Allen & Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1966
- Richardson v. Palmour Court ApartmentsCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1984
- Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. ChandlerCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1979
- Atkinson v. Kirchoff Enterprises, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1986
- Herrington v. Stone Mountain Memorial Ass'nCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1969
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3Cited by12 opinions
- Wade v. MitchellCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1992
- Wells v. Citizens & Southern Trust Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1991
- Brown v. CarlisleCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1994
- Valentin v. Six Flags Over Georgia, L.P.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2007
- England v. Beers Construction Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1996
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