Hartzog v. Compass Bank

Penny Hartzog and her husband, Michael Hartzog, sued Compass Bank, alleging liability for injuries sustained by Penny in a slip and fall accident on the premises of the bank. The trial court entered a summary judgment in favor of Compass Bank. The Hartzogs appeal. This case is before this court pursuant to § 12-2-7(6), Ala. Code 1975.

In reviewing a summary judgment, an appellate court must construe the evidence in a manner most favorable to the appellant and must resolve all doubts against the appellee.Motes v. Matthews, 497 So.2d 1121 (Ala. 1986). Reviewed in that manner, the evidence…