Cowart v. Schevitz

Boggs, Judge.

In this trip and fall action, the defendant, Joseph Cowart, moved for summary judgment, asserting that the plaintiff, Ada Schevitz, failed to exercise ordinary care for her own safety, and that pursuant to OCGA § 44-7-14 he is an out-of-possession landlord and not liable to third persons for the use of the property by his tenant. The trial court denied Cowart’s motion but certified its decision for immediate review, and this court granted his application for interlocutory appeal. Because Cowart was entitled to summary judgment, we reverse.

Summary judgment is appropriate when no…