Merchants National Bank v. Simrell's Sports Bar & Grill, Inc.

OPINION

NAJAM, Judge

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

Merchants National Bank, as Administrator of the Estate of Christopher C. Merchant (the “Administrator”), filed a wrongful death suit against Simrell’s Sports Bar & Grill, Inc. (“Simrell’s”), after Merchant, a patron of Simrell’s, was shot and killed on the sidewalk outside of the tavern. Simrell’s moved for summary judgment arguing that it owed no duty to Merchant as a matter of law. Following a hearing, the trial court granted summary judgment in favor of Simrell’s. The Administrator appeals.

We affirm.

ISSUES

The Administrator raises three issues for…