Legal Opinion
Hertz Motel v. Ross Signs
South Dakota Supreme Court
Decided June 8, 2005No. NonePublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
SABERS, Justice.
[¶ 1.] Joe Ross (Ross) was hired by Marjorie LaFave (LaFave), the owner and operator of the Hertz Motel located in Bonesteel, South Dakota, to remove and reinstall the motel’s neon lighting. Four days after Ross reinstalled the neon lighting, the motel was damaged by fire. La-Fave filed suit against Ross alleging negligence and the trial court granted LaFave’s *534motion for summary judgment. Ross appeals and we reverse and remand for trial.
Facts
[¶ 2.] The Hertz Motel was built in approximately 1953. In 1972, LaFave and her late husband purchased the motel. At the time the motel…
2Cases cited10 opinions
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- Luther v. City of WinnerSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 2004
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3Cited by6 opinions
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