Baldwin v. Gartman

William Baldwin brought a negligence action against Richard Gartman based on injuries sustained by Baldwin while on Gartman's property. The trial court entered a summary judgment for Gartman. The only issue argued by Baldwin is whether the facts are such as to permit the case to be submitted to a jury on a claim of ordinary negligence rather than on a claim of liability under the standard of care owed by a premises owner. The principal discussion herein is therefore addressed to that issue.

Gartman and Baldwin were neighbors and frequently assisted one another with various projects. On this…