Legal Opinion
Lea v. American Home Equities, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided September 9, 1993No. A93A1518PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Johnson, Judge.
Ann Lea rode the elevator in her apartment building down two floors to get her mail and put her newspapers in a recycling bin located in the garage. When she got off the elevator she noticed that the indoor/outdoor carpeting in the hallway was soaking wet. She saw a small cardboard sign which had been posted warning her to “Watch your step.” She deposited her newspapers and got her mail. She crossed the wet carpet again and entered the elevator, slipping on the marble floor. Lea filed this lawsuit to recover damages for injuries she sustained as a result of the fall. The trial…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Alterman Foods, Inc. v. LigonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1980
- Grier v. JEFFCO MANAGEMENT COMPANYCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1985
- Rossano v. American Legion Post No. 29Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1988
- Powell v. Woodridge Condominium Association, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1992
- Lindsey v. Housing Authority of AtlantaCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1987
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3Cited by13 opinions
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