Renfroe v. Warren-Hawkins American Legion Post No. 523

Banke, Judge.

This appeal is from the grant of summary judgment in a personal injury suit. The appellant was stabbed in an altercation with a “doorman” who was screening guests at a party being held in the auditorium portion of appellee’s building.. He brought suit contending that the doorman was either the agent of appellee, or that he had apparent authority to act for appellee. In either event, appellee asserts that appellant was negligent in its failure to protect its patrons. Held:

Questions regarding the existence of agency and the extent of the agent’s authority are generally for the…