Legal Opinion

Benson v. H.G. Hill Stores, Inc.

Court of Appeals of Tennessee

Decided August 20, 1985PublishedCited by 55 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

TODD, Presiding Judge,

Middle Section.

The plaintiff, Velma Benson, has appealed from a directed verdict for the defendant, H.G. Hill Stores, Inc., in a suit for personal injuries sustained in a fall on defendant’s premises.

On appeal, issues presented by plaintiff are as follows:

1. Whether the trial court erred in granting the Defendant’s Motion for Directed Verdict when the Plaintiff had introduced evidence from which it could be inferred that the Defendant had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition.

2. Whether, in light of recent Court of Appeals decisions, a Plaintiff…

2Cases cited17 opinions

  1. Jones v. Zayre, Inc.Court of Appeals of Tennessee · 1980
  2. Paradiso v. Kroger CompanyCourt of Appeals of Tennessee · 1973
  3. De Rossett v. MaloneCourt of Appeals of Tennessee · 1950
  4. Young v. Reliance Electric Co.Court of Appeals of Tennessee · 1979
  5. Stinson v. DanielTennessee Supreme Court · 1967

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3Cited by55 opinions

  1. Ben Sims v. Memphis Processors, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1991
  2. Tedder v. RaskinCourt of Appeals of Tennessee · 1987
  3. Smith v. Inman Realty Co.Court of Appeals of Tennessee · 1992
  4. Ogle v. Winn-Dixie Greenville, Inc.Court of Appeals of Tennessee · 1995
  5. Lord v. Saratoga Capital, Inc.District Court, W.D. Tennessee · 1995

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