Legal Opinion

Marshall v. Fair Lanes Maryland Bowling, Inc.

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Decided August 7, 1997No. 96-8772PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

FAY, Senior Circuit Judge:

In this premises liability action, the district court granted defendant-appellee Fair Lanes Maryland Bowling, Inc.’s (“Fair Lanes”) motion for summary judgment. In granting the motion, the district court held that under Georgia law Fair Lanes could not be held liable because plaintiff-appellant Jeremy D. Marshall’s (“Marshall”) injuries were the result of his own actions. Because we believe there are factual questions concerning whether Marshall’s injuries were caused by his own conduct, we reverse.

BACKGROUND

This appeal arises out of an altercation that occurred on…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Lau's Corp., Inc. v. HaskinsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1991
  2. Pound v. Augusta National, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1981
  3. Atlantic Coast Line Railroad v. GodardSupreme Court of Georgia · 1955
  4. Confetti Atlanta, Ltd. v. GrayCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1991
  5. Fagan v. Atnalta, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1988

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