Burnett v. Bruner

Smolensk:, J.

Defendant appeals as of right from a judgment entered after a jury verdict in this premises liability action. Defendant argues that the circuit court failed to properly instruct the jury regarding the duty of care owed by a landowner to a licensee. Further, defendant argues that the trial court erroneously denied her motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict because plaintiff failed to prove the essential elements of her premises liability claim. We reverse and remand for a new trial before a properly instructed jury.

I. factual and procedural background

This case arises out…