Legal Opinion
Taboada v. Daly Seven, Inc.
Supreme Court of Virginia
Decided March 3, 2006No. 051094PublishedCited by 58 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
LAWRENCE L. KOONTZ, JR., Justice.
In this appeal, we consider whether the trial court erred in sustaining demurrers to a motion for judgment and an amended motion for judgment against an innkeeper for injuries sustained by a guest as the result of a criminal assault by a third party while on the innkeeper's property. In so doing, we consider as an issue of first impression what duty of care is owed by an innkeeper to a guest for injuries caused by a third party.
BACKGROUND
The principles of appellate review that guide our consideration of this appeal are well-settled. "A demurrer admits the…
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