McCurley v. Ludwig

Smith, Judge.

Deborah and Jerry McCurley brought suit against Carole Ludwig and her son, John Pritchard, for injuries resulting when the framework of an unfinished roof over a riding arena on Ludwig’s farm collapsed and fell on both Deborah McCurley and her horse. See generally OCGA § 51-3-1. The case went to trial before a jury. At the close of evidence, the court granted Ludwig’s motion for directed verdict with respect to her potential liability as the owner of the premises. The remaining case against the defendants ended with a jury verdict in their favor. The McCurleys filed a motion for…