Whinnen v. 231 CORP.

This is a winter slip and fall case, occurring on an ice- and snow-covered sidewalk in the City of Hancock. Plaintiff sued the municipality, the abutting property owner, and the lessee of the premises in front of which the fall took place.

The jury returned no cause verdicts for the municipality and the lessee of the premises and awarded damages of $11,000 against the owner of the building. Defendant-owner appeals of right.

The appeal is from the denial of a motion for judgment non obstante veredicto or, alternatively, for a new trial. In support of its position, appellant contends it was…