Jones v. Herr

Plaintiffs appeal from a summary judgment dismissing their complaint against defendants Herr and Stiles. We reverse and remand.

Defendants Herr and Stiles own and operate, as partners, a mini-warehouse business. At the time of the events leading to the present suit, defendant John Hoffert and his wife were living rent-free in a house on the property, as compensation for Mrs. Hoffert’s services as manager of the business. Defendant Hoffert was employed full-time elsewhere, but on occasion performed services for Herr and Stiles. Plaintiff Ilse Jones was the resident manager of an apartment…