Northrup v. Allister Construction Co.

Plaintiff Donna Northrup sued defendants Allister Construction Company, National Homes Corporation, and Carl and Mary Midland, alleging that defendants’ negligent acts caused plaintiff to fall down a flight of stairs in the Midlands’ home. The Midlands moved for summary judgment and the trial court granted the motion. Plaintiff appealed in docket No. 86 — 0155. Allister countersued the Midlands for contribution, and the trial court granted the Midlands’ motion for summary judgment on the countersuit. Allister appealed in docket No. 86 — 3065. The cases were consolidated for oral argument.

I

Nort…