J. H. Harvey Co. v. Edwards

In order to recover on this claim, Edwards must show that J. H. Harvey Company (the store) had actual or constructive knowledge of the hazard created by the green beans on which she slipped and that she was without knowledge of the hazard or for some reason attributable to the store she was prevented from discovering the hazard. Alterman Foods v. Ligon, 246 Ga. 620, 623 (272 SE2d 327) (1980). In other words, even if it is assumed that the store had actual or constructive knowledge of the hazard, the store would still be entitled to summary judgment if Edwards knew about the hazard or should…